Arrivals + Departures: YARA + DAVINA in conversation with Jonathan Reekie

Artist duo YARA + DAVINA discuss their practice and installation Arrivals + Departures, with Somerset House Director Jonathan Reekie

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Dates	Tue 22 Sep
Times	18.00 - 19.00
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YARA + DAVINA discuss their social practice and how they together developed ARRIVALS + DEPARTURES, an interactive installation which premieres at Somerset House before going on to tour the UK. In conversation with Somerset House Director Jonathan Reekie, they expand on the timely themes of birth and death and how the current climate has added another dimension to the artwork.

The outdoor installation was commissioned by Artsadmin, a producing organisation, which enables artists to create without boundaries, connecting bold interdisciplinary work with local, national and international audiences.

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This event is produced in collaboration with artist duo YARA + DAVINA and Artsadmin.

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