Gated Canyons Late
Join us for a vibrant Summer Late like no other, celebrating the bold, immersive world of Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons — an exhibition that dives deep into how colour, shape and form stir the senses.
Want to see the exhibition too?
Although it's free to explore the Late, Gated Canyons exhibition tickets must be booked separately. Under 30s can see the exhibition for just £10.
Expect a night packed with energy:
Anaiis performance in the Chapel
Musician and artist anaiis will perform an acoustic rendition of her album anaiis & Grupo Cosmo - 2024 accompanied by a string quartet in the Chapel.
This seven-track record intricately weaves together diverse cultural and musical influences, exploring profound themes such as Black identity, motherhood, birth, and the natural world.
anaiis describes the album as "a sonic emergence of the person I was becoming at this moment in my life" reflecting her personal growth and transformation. Collaborations with Brazilian artists Sessa and Luedji Luna deepen the album's cross-cultural dimension, merging elements of Brazilian musical traditions with her own creative vision to create a rich, multi-layered sound.
French-Senegalese artist anaiis grew up between continents, moving from Toulouse to Dublin and Dakar before settling in Oakland, California. She studied at Tisch School of Arts in New York before relocating to London to pursue her music career.
Her work is self-reflective and created in pursuit of a collective healing.
Anaiis In Conversation with Rachel Jones
Before the performance, anaiis will be in conversation with her friend and collaborator Rachel Jones. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see these artists discuss their distinctive approaches to creating.
Artwork presentations by UAL Camberwell
Students from UAL Camberwell will take over the Linbury room and develop works which are in response to our Rachel Jones Gated Canyons Exhibition. Responses will be presented on the night.
Portland+Pals – Portrait Painting
Sip and paint with Cam Portland, a multidisciplinary artist based in South London. Using illustration, painting, and performance to explore the deep-rooted themes of culture, identity and social issues, Portland inspires audiences to engage in necessary and thought-provoking conversations. This portrait painting workshop will be held outside in the Gardens.
Badge Making Station
Design and create badges! There will be fabrics and materials to experiment with inspired by Rachel Jones' love of vibrant colours.
Pop-up Tour | Somaya Critchlow: The Chamber
Join curator, Dr. Lucy West, for a pop-up tour exploring the themes, creative concepts and creative practice and inspiration behind Somaya Critchlow's display.
Projection | Juan de Pareja Afro Hispanic Painter
Who was Juan de Pareja? He was an artist and a Black man who lived first enslaved and then free in 17th-century Seville, Spain. He was the studio assistant to Diego Velázquez and his one-time muse.
You'll also be able to enjoy Live DJs, food vendors and a pop-up bar.
