‘The Cyclamen and the Cedar’ is the culmination of Adham's recent residency at Kettle’s Yard as part of 20/20, a 3 year programme with the UAL Decolonising Arts Institute. The film screening will be followed by a conversation between the artist and curator Guy Haywood.
This hands-on poetry slam-style workshop is led by Writerz & Scribez, a socially engaged arts organisation using art as a tool for change.
Inspired by the Fitzwilliam Museum's exhibition ‘Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place’, writer and curator Debbie Meniru leads a fascinating workshop exploring the hidden depths of museum texts and the many imaginative approaches to writing art interpretation. Experience the exhibition for yourself and get creative with your own writing.
This talk is part of Critical Co-Labs, a series of conversations with our curators and special guests exploring the big issues of today through new perspectives on our collection.
Habda Rashid, Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, leads a dynamic discussion exploring these fresh perspectives alongside Elenor Ling, our Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings and Henrietta Ward, Curator of Northern European Paintings and Drawings.
Taking inspiration from the sculptures and prints of artist Barbara Hepworth on display at Kettle’s Yard, this workshop for children aged 7-11 years is a great opportunity to have fun, be creative, and meet new friends!
Saturday 16 November, 10am - 4pm. Free, drop-in
November’s Saturday opening is all about maps, as we host the University’s Dr Sara Caputo for a very special exploration in partnership with the Being Human Festival. Explore the fascinating history of a device we often take for granted, and discover new ways of visualizing our place in the world.
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Explore the links between sport and our mental wellbeing in this insightful conversation led by Chris Young, co-curator of our exhibition ‘Paris 1924: Sport, Art and the Body’. He’s joined by mental health expert and former athlete Professor Gordon Harold and health science historian, Vanessa Heggie.
In response to ‘Paris 1924: Sport, Art and the Body’, the exhibition’s co-curator Carrie Vout leads a dynamic discussion exploring a century of change for women in sport. Joining her in conversation are former British Champion swimmer Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, gold medal-winning Paralympian Liz Johnson and Vice Chairman of the British Olympic Association Annamarie Phelps.
Luke Syson, Director and Marlay Curator of the Fitzwilliam Museum and Dr David Dibosa, Director of Research and Interpretation at Tate, explore the imaginative and critical approach of an artist widely regarded as one of the most important working today.
