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Members' Late: Alice Neel + RESOLVE Collective

Members' Event

Alice Neel, Rita and Hubert, 1954 © The Estate of Alice Neel. Courtesy The Estate of Alice Neel and David Zwirner

Join us after hours and get behind-the-scenes of Hot Off The Griddle and them's the breaks at an evening of art, talks, DJs, drinks, and workshops with Originary Arts.

Explore two new exhibitions Alice Neel: Hot Off The Griddle and RESOLVE Collective: them’s the breaks after hours at this Members' Late.

Get creative at interactive workshops led by Originary Arts, a Brighton-based company founded by Nikki Shaill focusing on play and participation. Join us in our pop-up portrait studio inspired by Alice Neel's living room, where she painted many of her subjects. Come together to reflect on the spaces and institutions around us with a collaborative poetry workshop.

Plus, hear from the experts at curator talks, vibe to a set with DJs Chickie and Airali from the collective Sisu, enjoy drinks from our Garden Room bar, and find the perfect memento from your night with an increased 20% discount in the Shop.

Find out more about what's on below or download our schedule to plan how to make the most of your evening.

This event is open to Members and Members Plus and up to three guests. Guests will require their own ticket. 

The event will run 6-9pm; the exhibitions will open at 6:30pm.

What's on

Alice Neel: Hot Off the Griddle

Art Gallery, 6.30-8.30pm

The largest exhibition to date in the UK of American artist Alice Neel (1900–1984), Hot Off the Griddle documents Neel's vivid portraits which capture the shifting social and political context of the American twentieth century.

Visit the Alice Neel exhibition page

 

RESOLVE Collective: them's the breaks

The Curve, 6.30-8.30pm

Creating a large-scale installation built on site using objects foraged from London’s cultural institutions and exhibitions, them's the breaks examines radical ideas for organising both within and without institutions.

Visit the RESOLVE exhibition page

Conservatory

Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.

From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.