Studio Voltaire

This month #UPRecommends @StudioVoltaire's two current exhibitions: In House: Ain Bailey and Holly Graham, & Floating Sea Palace by Lap-See Lam. 📍Studio Voltaire 📅Ain Bailey and Holly Graham: 18 September – 3 November, Floating Sea Palace: 18 September – 15 December

“We existed, we always have existed, and we will continue to exist.” In February a #RainbowPlaque honouring The Black Lesbian & Gay Centre in Peckham was unveiled🌈 Black LGBTQIA+ histories can be erased, Rainbow Plaques can make them visible. Supported by the #UntoldStories fund, part of the @MayorofLondon’s Diversity in the public realm programme. @StudioVoltaire @LondonLGBTNet #BlackHistoryMonth london.gov.uk/programmes-str…

We’re thrilled to share the #RainbowPlaque video dedicated to the Black Lesbian & Gay Centre (BLGC) The unveiling took place on 18/2/2024 at the Bridge Underpass next to 83 Bellenden Road, SE15 4QJ 🎥 @JoelRyderMedia 🌈 tinyurl.com/vf29f8em #BHM2024 #BlackHistoryMonthUK

#OnThisDay in 1854 Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin. In episode 1 of #OurLondonOurSpaces we travel to south London, where the poet and playwright paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights through his experience and is remembered with a rainbow plaque🌈 Listen now🎧 london.gov.uk/programmes-str…

One of my #TopPicks for @Londonist, Lap-See Lam: Floating Sea Palace is on show @StudioVoltaire until 15th December, free to visit >> londonist.com/london/museums… #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions

Thank you to all who attended our opening preview on Tuesday night⁠ ⭐️⁠ ⁠ Lap-See Lam, 'Floating Sea Palace’ is now open. Visit Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.⁠ ⁠ Learn more and plan your visit, via the link below: bit.ly/4duCHYe

Open now - Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It Will End in Tears @BarbicanCentre Curve Gallery, Lap-See Lam: Floating Sea Palace @StudioVoltaire & @friezeofficial Sculpture 2024 at Regent’s Park, all #TopPicks for @Londonist >> londonist.com/london/museums… #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions

Watch our new resource: A panel discussion with Huw Lemmey, Hannah Quinlan, Rosie Hastings, @prem_sahib and P. Staff'⁠ that considered how artists have documented, created and worked in queer community spaces bit.ly/3z5UmXW

Holly Graham's film 'Petname' (2014) will screen as part of 'In House: Ain Bailey & Holly Graham'.⁠ The film probes the tradition of pet names within Caribbean families. Join the opening preview on 17 Sep 2024, 6–8 pm. Learn more: bit.ly/4dkJST5

Join us next on 17 September, from 6–8pm for the opening preview of 'Floating Sea Palace' by Lap-See Lam.⁠ In this clip, bamboo sifu Ho Yeung Chan builds a large-scale scaffold installation which houses Lam's new film. Learn more: bit.ly/4duCHYe

From the Studio Voltaire archives... 'Barby's Karaoke' (2008–2009) by Barby Asante and Stockwell Good Neighbours – a year-long participatory project exploring the intrinsic relationship between music and memory.⁠ ⁠ Read more about the project by visiting bit.ly/4dJ5DfH

On 12 Oct, Artist Lap-See Lam will discuss her major upcoming commission 'Floating Sea Palace', and explore the experiences of Hong Kong Chinese diasporic communities, often via the decor of Chinese restaurants in Western Europe. ⁠Book here: bit.ly/4gcrLk6

Listen now to a new recording of 'Saturday Talks Series: Luke Turner'⁠. As part of our previous exhibition, the writer and editor looked at the art of Tom of Finland and Beryl Cook through the bisexual gaze. @LukeTurnerEsq bit.ly/3ThWQZM

Join art lawyer Adam Jomeen for a workshop covering types of art world contracts, including consignment + representation agreements. Jomeen will highlight key points to be aware of + discuss recent real-world artist-dealer disputes. bit.ly/3Xv9jMt

Join us for the opening preview of In House: @ainbailey and Holly Graham.⁠ This exhibition delves into the artists' Jamaican familial heritage, contemplating the sonic memories that permeate and define diasporic kinships.⁠ More: bit.ly/4dkJST5 ⁠

📣 We are delighted to announce three new appointments to our Board of Trustees: artist Rachel Jones; advisor and former Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper* Sarah Douglas; and Toby Webster, art dealer and founder of The Modern Institute in Glasgow.

Watch a new recording of 'Marina Lisa Komiya Screening and In-Conversation'⁠. This event formed part of the artist's 12-week artist residency at Studio Voltaire and took place in June 2024. Supported by @japanhouseldn. bit.ly/3AWrX6R

Artist Marina Lisa Komiya recently undertook a 12-week residency at Studio Voltaire.⁠ Komiya explored the history and relationship between English horticultural practices and the eradication of weeds. @japanhouseldn Learn more: bit.ly/4b79phF

Please note, Studio Voltaire will be closed to the public this weekend for a private event. We will reopen as usual on 4 Sep 2024.⁠ To find out more information about hires, including prices, please visit the link in our bio, or email hires@studiovoltaire.org.⁠

Congratulations Victoria, incoming Director of @NPGLondon.⁠ Victoria, our former Chair, served on our Board of Trustees for 12 and played an incredibly important role in overseeing and leading our organisation through a significant period of growth. ⁠