EVENTS/TALKS
IN DISCUSSION
Saturday 8 June, 3pm
Curator Chris Sharp will host a discussion on the themes and issues surrounding the exhibition with some of the artists from Notes on Neo-Camp.
This event is FREE, please RSVP HERE
OPEN HOUSE
Friday 28 June 2013, 6-10pm
Saturday 29 June 2013, 12-6pm
In partnership with Gasworks
For two days the artists at Studio Voltaire will open their workspaces to the public bringing a unique opportunity to view the diverse range of artworks that are produced within the 30 studios onsite. The event will also include a series of talks and special exhibitions.
TOUR: Laura McLean-Ferris
Saturday 29 June, 3pm
Writer and critic Laura McLean-Ferris will host an informal tour of Notes on Neo-Camp.
This event is FREE, please RSVP HERE
PAST EVENTS AND TALKS
POETRY READING: Wojtek Pusłowski
Thursday 2 May 2013, 7pm
Paulina Olowska will host an evening of poetry with Polish poet Wojtek Pusłowski Taking place within the new exhibition The Method, the evening will be an informal introduction to the work of Pusłowski.
Refreshments will be served.
READING GROUP: Group Practice #2
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 7 – 9pm
Offsite: at Claire de Rouen Books First Floor, 125 Charing Cross Road London, WC2H 0EW
Limited spaces, to book a place please email rsvp@studiovoltaire.org,
Organised by Claire de Rouen Books and Studio Voltaire this series of reading groups expands from the research around and exhibition of work by Jo Spence and the Not Our Class programme at Studio Voltaire. Group Practice is a gathering of artists, writers and readers from in and outside contemporary art practice, to discuss texts, images and artworks in relation to representation, issues of class, gender, health and the body, combining personal experience, political understanding and critical theory.
For Group Practice #2 we will examine contemporary approaches to childbirth. The burgeoning interest in alternative approaches to labour, its representation and relationship to the body shares some questions brought up by Spence’s interest in alternative medical practices. We hope to discuss some recent research and our responses to it – emotional, intellectual or ethical.
PERFORMANCE: Pig
Saturday 16 February 2 - 2:30pm
To coincide with the closing of the Rehana Zaman's exhibition at Studio Voltaire, the artist will present Pig, a ten minute performance that takes up the psycho-social dynamics of a workshop scenario through conversation, demonstration and interjection. Following the performance, will be the opportunity to meet the artist and curator.
DISCUSSION: Not Our Class
Thursday 14 February 7 - 8:30pm
Since Autumn 2011 Studio Voltaire has been running Not Our Class, a new programme of education and participatory projects that through research and practice take the work of Jo Spence as a starting point for investigating the legacy and potentials of her work in relation to contemporary culture and life.
This discussion event will invite Rehana Zaman, Emma Hedditch and Conal McStravick to talk in relation to working within the context of Not Our Class and methods for collaborative practice.
Free, no booking required
FILM SCREENING: Body & Soul presents Undefeated
Friday 8 February 7pm
Established in 1996, Body & Soul is a pioneering UK charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children, teenagers and families living with, or affected by HIV. In 2011 Body & Soul devised the ‘Life In My Shoes’ campaign to educate young people beyond the facts of HIV and to explore their attitudes and behaviour around the misconceptions associated with HIV. Central to this campaign is the short film; Undefeated (Dir. Tudor Payne) premiered in December 2012 is based on the real life stories of young people living with HIV - a story of youth, hatred, courage and pace in an inner city London school. This is one girl’s struggle to overcome a world intent on holding her back. The film will be followed with a short Q&A session.
Free, no booking required
READING GROUP: Group Practice #1
Tuesday 27 November 2012, 7 – 9pm
Offsite: at Claire de Rouen Books First Floor, 125 Charing Cross Road London, WC2H 0EW
Limited spaces, to book a place please email rsvp@studiovoltaire.org,
Organised by Claire de Rouen Books and Studio Voltaire this series of reading groups expands from the research around and exhibition of work by Jo Spence and the Not Our Class programme at Studio Voltaire. Group Practice is a gathering of artists, writers and readers from in and outside contemporary art practice, to discuss texts, images and artworks in relation to representation, issues of class, gender, health and the body, combining personal experience, political understanding and critical theory.
GALLERY TALK: Jennifer Higgie on Nicole Eisenman
Saturday 27 October 2012, 3pm
Free, no booking required
Jennifer Higgie (Writer and Co-Editor, Frieze) will lead an informal tour of the Nicole Eisenman commission.
OPEN HOUSE:
Friday 5 October 2012, 6 – 9pm
Saturday 6 October 2012, 12 – 6pm
Free, no booking required
For two days the artists at Studio Voltaire will open their workspaces to the public bringing a unique opportunity to view the diverse range of artworks that are produced within the 30 studios onsite. The event will also include a series of talks, screenings and special exhibitions.
GALLERY TALK: Sacha Craddock on Nicole Eisenman and Charlotte Prodger
Saturday 6 October 2012, 3pm
Free, no booking required
Sacha Craddock (Curator) will lead an informal tour of the new Nicole Eisenman and Charlotte Prodger exhibitions.
PERFORMANCE: Anat Ben-David
Friday 28 September 2012, 9pm
To coincide with her new commission, Nicole Eisenman has invited fellow artist Anat Ben-David to make a performance within her exhibition.
Coinciding with the Jo Spence Work (Part I and II) at SPACE and Studio Voltaire, a programme of talks, events and screenings will take place across both venues as well as offsite. Please check our website for additional events and changes to schedule.
EVENT: X MARKS THE SPOT Live Radio Broadcast
11 August 2012, 2 – 4pm
At Studio Voltaire, Clapham
To mark the final day of the exhibition at Studio Voltaire, X Marks the Spot will present a 2 hour radio programme of live interviews and pre-recorded research situated within the exhibition and available as a downloaded podcast after the event.
The X Marks The Spot events are part of Not Our Class, Studio Voltaire’s education and participation programme.
X Marks The Spot is a concerted period of research in conjunction with a forthcoming exhibition of Jo Spence at Studio Voltaire, London conducted by Mystique Holloway, Ego Ahaiwe, Louise Shelley, Gina Nembhard, Emma Hedditch, Lauren Craig and Zoe Holloway.
TALK: Bonnie Camplin & Simon Watney
24 July 2012, 7pm
At Studio Voltaire, Clapham
Bonnie Camplin (artist) and Simon Watney (writer, art historian, gay rights activist and former tutor to Jo Spence) will lead an informal tour of Jo Spence: Work (Part II)
Jo & me in Nottingham in (I think) 1986
Image courtesy of Simon Watney
TOUR: Marysia Lewandowska / The Reciprocal Archive
21 July 2012, 11am
At Studio Voltaire, Clapham
Artist Marysia Lewandowska will lead an informal tour of Jo Spence: Work (Part II) looking at processes of self-archiving and release, sharing of ideas and knowledge in the context of Spence's distributive practice. This event will also form part of the project The Reciprocal Archive - a collaboration between artist Marysia Lewandowska and designer Luke Gould, inspired and informed by research at the Jo Spence Memorial Archive in London
Image courtesy Terry Dennett
TOUR: Auto Italia South East
19 July 2012, 7pm
At Studio Voltaire, Clapham
Artist-run organisation Auto Italia South East will lead a tour of Jo Spence: Work (Part II) expanding from the the work of Jo Spence looking at female representation in art and culture
TOUR: Nina Power & Laura Oldfield Ford
12 July 2012, 6.30pm
Offsite: SPACE, Hackney
Nina Power (Senior lecturer in Philosophy at Roehampton University) and Laura Oldfield Ford (artist) will lead an informal tour of Jo Spence Work (Part I) at SPACE
WORKSHOP: Picture of Health
8 July 2012, 12 – 4pm
Offsite: Lambeth Women’s Project, 166A Stockwell Road Lambeth, London SW9 9QT
Please note: Due to the situation at Lambeth Women’s Project, the event is subject to change at short notice. Please check back for confirmation.
Hosted by X Marks the Spot at Lambeth Women’s Project this afternoon workshop is an opportunity to be led through some alternative therapy healing processes.
To book a place please email rsvp@studiovoltaire.org
TOUR: Terry Dennett and the Jo Spence Memorial Archive
14 June 2012, 7pm
Offsite: SPACE, Hackney
Please note: The date of this event has changed to what was previously advertised.
Terry Dennett will lead an informal tour of the exhibition at SPACE. Dennett us a photographer, social historian and workshop organiser. For the last twenty years he has curated the Jo Spence Memorial Archive, Spence being one of his main collaborators until her death in 1992.
EVENT: Jo Spence’s Birthday Party
15 June 2012, 7 – 10pm
Offsite: Lambeth Women’s Project, 166A Stockwell Road Lambeth, London SW9 9QT
Please note: Due to the situation at Lambeth Women’s Project, the event is subject to change at short notice. Please check back for confirmation.
In a letter to Terry Dennett stating her final wishes Jo Spence writes that her birthday should be celebrated every year. X Marks the Spot will host a party at Lambeth Women’s project to celebrate the life and work of Jo Spence, with music, films, discussion and cakes baked by the Brixton WI. To book a place please emailrsvp@studiovoltaire.org
IN CONVERSATION: Richard Slee & Richard Wentworth
Wednesday 2 May 2012, 7pm
On the occasion of his new commission, Richard Slee will be in conversation with artist Richard Wentworth.
GALLERY TALK: Paul Pieroni on Jimmy Merris & Richard Slee
Saturday 19 May 2012, 3pm
Paul Pieroni (Curator, SPACE, London) will lead an informal tour of the Jimmy Merris and Richard Slee exhibitions.
IN CONVERSATION: Terry Dennett and X Marks The Spot discussing the work of Jo Spence
Tuesday May 22nd 7pm
Conway Hall (The Brockway Room)
25 Red Lion Square
WC1R 4RL
In advance of the exhibition Jo Spence: Work (Parts I and II) at Studio Voltaire and SPACE, and as part of Not Our Class, Terry Dennett and x marks the Spot will discuss the work of Jo Spence.
TALK: Pierre Muylle with members of the Intoart Collective
Thursday 17 November 2011, 7pm
To coincide with Doreen McPherson’s exhibition, Pierre Muylle (Director, MADMusee, Belgium) will give an informal talk accompanied by presen- tations from members of the Intoart collective.
BOOK LAUNCH: Michael Jackson and Other Men
A new publication by Dawn Mellor
Launch: Wednesday 23 November 2011, 6.30 - 8.30pm
OFFSITE: 17 Brooks Mews, Mayfair, London W1K 4DT
Studio Voltaire is pleased to announce a new publication by the British artist Dawn Mellor. The book features a large series of drawings of Michael Jackson and a number of other figures made by the artist when she was a teenager during the 1980’s.
TOUR: Michelle Cotton
Thursday 10 November 2011, 7pm
Michelle Cotton (Senior Curator, Firstsite, Colchester) will host an informal talk on the current exhibitions by Alexandra Bircken and Doreen McPherson.
OPEN HOUSE:
Friday 29 July 2011, 6 – 9pm
Saturday 30 July 2011, 12 – 6pm
For two days the artists at Studio Voltaire will open their workspaces to the public bringing a unique opportunity to view the diverse range of artworks that are produced within the 30 studios onsite. The event will also include a series of talks, screenings, special exhibitions and family workshops.
TOUR: Phyllida Barlow
30th July 2011, 3pm
Phyllida Barlow hosts a tour of Hayley Tompkins new exhibition ‘Currents’
TOUR: Katharine Stout
24 June 2011, 7pm
To coincide with South London Last Friday and marking the opening of Hayley Tompkins new installation 'Currents' at Studio Voltaire, TATE Curator Katharine Stout will host an informal evening talk about Tompkins artistic practice.
TOUR: Paul Teesdale
14 May 2011, 3pm
Frieze's Paul Teesdale offers an insight into the working practise of artist Shahryar Nashat. Exploring past works aswell as Nashat's current Studio Voltaire commission Workbench.