Wouldn't it be nice...Wishful thinking in art and design
Until 21 December 2008
Expect wit, subversion and a constantly-changing programme of events and performance from
this major exhibition of contemporary art and design. The galleries come to life with work from
Ryan Gander, Jurgen Bey, Dunne & Raby with Michael Anastassiades, Bless, Dexter Sinister,
Alicia Framis, Martino Gamper, Marti Guixe, Tobias Rehberger, Superflex and Chosil Kil.
Ryan Gander talk on Thursday 20 November
Artist Ryan Gander in conversation with Wouldn’t it be nice… curator Emily King. Gander will be discussing art and design in relation to the themes of the exhibition, as well as his own practice and projects.
Ryan Gander cards tournament on Saturday 22 November
Join Ryan Gander and graphic design collective Europa for a cards tournament. The newly-devised card game will be played with parallel cards, double-sided playing cards invented by the artists.
See the calendar below for more information.
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or call 0844 847 2427 (booking with Ticketmaster) |
An ever-changing daily programme of performances, events and talks take place alongside the main exhibition. Events are included in the price of your ticket unless listed with a 'book now' link.
September
Ongoing Exhibition
Until 21 December 2008
Embankment Galleries
The MacGuffin Library, Noam Toran
and Onkar Kular
Wednesday 17 September - Sunday 5 October
The Studio
October
Ongoing Exhibition
Until 21 December 2008
Embankment Galleries
The MacGuffin Library, Noam Toran
and Onkar Kular
Until 21 December 2008
The Studio
Cocoon, Chosil Kil
Tuesday 6 October -
Sunday 26 October
Talk: Dunne & Raby
Thursday 16 October,
18.30-19.30
The Screening Room
Dot Dot Dot Magazine Evenings
Wednesday 29 October
Thursday 30 October
Friday 31 October
The Studio
November
Ongoing Exhibition
Until 21 December 2008
Embankment Galleries
The MacGuffin Library, Noam Toran
and Onkar Kular
Until 21 December 2008
The Studio
Trattoria Al Capello
Monday 3 November
The Studio
Social Pasta
Friday 7 November
The Studio
The Embankment Galleries come to life with work from 10 leading artists and designers. Jump on Bless' life size leather and foam car, devise new games with Ryan Gander's cards and experience Dunne & Raby's Robots, each with their own personality.
The MacGuffin is a cinematic plot device that sets and keeps a story in motion. This library of 20 objects is based on fictional film plots, and will be designed, manufactured and catalogued in the gallery. Visit our fully working laboratory and watch the collection of objects being created on-site in a rapid proto-typing machine.
The Embankment Galleries come to life with work from 10 leading artists and designers. Jump on Bless' life size leather and foam car, devise new games with Ryan Gander's cards and experience Dunne & Raby's Robots, each with their own personality.
The MacGuffin is a cinematic plot device that sets and keeps a story in motion. This library of 20 objects is based on fictional film plots. It was designed and manufactured by a rapid proto-typing machine and has now been catalogued in a space adjacent to the gallery.
Chosil Kil’s cocoons visualise the assimilation process of a foreigner arriving in a new city. By assembling locally found materials (in this case debris from our last exhibition), she will create a new shelter in a week-long residency.
Free with exhibition ticket.
In conversation with Embankment Galleries curator Claire Catterall.
Book now
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Dexter Sinister organise three nights of talks, which will create the content for the next issue of internationally renowned arts journal Dot Dot Dot. Dexter Sinister will effectively compose a 'live' issue of the complete journal, existing in 'real' time before being hardened into printed form.
Limited capacity. Book now
The Embankment Galleries come to life with work from 10 leading artists and designers. Jump on Bless' life size leather and foam car, devise new games with Ryan Gander's cards and experience Dunne & Raby's Robots, each with their own personality.
The MacGuffin is a cinematic plot device that sets and keeps a story in motion. This library of 20 objects is based on fictional film plots. It was designed and manufactured by a rapid proto-typing machine and has now been catalogued in a space adjacent to the gallery.
Click here to download full listings 14 days, 14 different events including: Kitsuné’s All Day Disco (disco ball included), årälien Froment exhibition, cutting edge architecture magazine Sexy Machinery editorial meeting and a virtual tour of On Purpose, an exhibition curated by åbäke at the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol.
Designer Martino Gamper and friends design every aspect of the guerrilla restaurant, including the furniture, tableware, cutlery and food. Join them for this one-off dining event in the gallery.
Limited capacity > book now
Graphic designer Alex Rich and friends will prepare and serve food while you watch a movie, with food chosen to reflect the story of the film. (Limited capacity)
> book now
Artist Ryan Gander in conversation with Wouldn’t it be nice… curator Emily King. Gander will be discussing art and design in relation to the themes of the exhibition, as well as his own practice and projects.
Join artist Ryan Gander and graphic design collective Europa for a cards tournament. The newly-devised card game will be played with double-sided playing cards invented by the artists.
Booking essential, limited places. To book, email: exhibitions@somersethouse.org.uk
Free with exhibition ticket.
Visit the Confirmatory where designers Julia Lohmann and Gero Grundmann will work in residence making natural objects conform to human standards; laminating leaves and performing plastic surgery on branches.
Free with exhibition ticket.
The Embankment Galleries come to life with work from 10 leading artists and designers. Jump on Bless' life size leather and foam car, devise new games with Ryan Gander's cards and experience Dunne & Raby's Robots, each with their own personality.
Visit the Confirmatory where designers Julia Lohmann and Gero Grundmann will work in residence making natural objects conform to human standards; laminating leaves and performing plastic surgery on branches.
Free with exhibition ticket.
The MacGuffin is a cinematic plot device that sets and keeps a story in motion. This library of 20 objects is based on fictional film plots. It was designed and manufactured by a rapid proto-typing machine and has now been catalogued in a space adjacent to the gallery.
Walk away with unique gifts and one-off design pieces bought directly from designers including Tatty Devine and Lady Luck Rules OK.
Ticket to SuperChristmasMarket just £2, which includes entrance to the Wouldn’t it be nice… exhibition.
Ryan Gander & Europa
Saturday 22 November
13.00-18.00
The Studio
The Confirmatory: Nature Contained
Thursday 27 November -
Sunday 21 December
The Studio
December
Ongoing Exhibition
Until 21 December 2008
Embankment Galleries
The Confirmatory: Nature Contained
Until 21 December 2008
The Studio
The MacGuffin Library, Noam Toran
and Onkar Kular
Until 21 December 2008
The Studio
Talk: Jurgen Bey
Thursday 11 December
18.30-19.30
The Screening Room
Super Christmas Market
Friday 19 December, 18.00-21.00
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December, 10.00-18.00
The Studio
£2 entry
Our media partner for this exhibition is Icon Eye:
An exhibition by the Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève and Emily King in co-production with the Haute école d l’art et de design – Genève and the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich.
