Art events

Art events

Encounter fantastic art in the striking skyline of the Royal Docks this summer. We’ve got a programme of installations, pop-ups and online work covering a broad range of artforms. From painting to performance, video to sculpture, you can be sure to find something to inspire you.

Here are some of the highlights. Don’t forget to check our What’s On section for a full list of events, and sign up for our newsletter to be first to find out what’s happening.

Until 17 Jul
Unfamiliar to Us

What does ‘family’ mean, particularly if you’re queer? In this immersive video installation, visual artist Yorgos Petrou and performance artist Victor Esses explore their desire to have children, with all the memories, experiences and fears that arise from that.

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Aug
I Am From Reykjavik

As she attempts to claim space and test the limits of her and others’ hospitality, artist Sonia Hughes explores what it means to become a ‘post-racial, global citizen’ with her interactive installation. Part of international festival of theatre, LIFT.

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