Co-curated by artist Zara Joan Miller, this evening explores several approaches by artists thinking through non-conforming bodies and their radical potentials.
The programme brings together several works by Miller, into a conversation with material made by other artists, resulting in a layered interaction between filmmakers seeking new ways to frame the rhythms of the body.
The evening begins with a live performance by Miller, before branching out to incorporate Anne McGuire’s powerful reflection on her own body and it’s changes after a life threatening experience, and also includes new work by American artist Melissa Friedling, who playfully engages with ideas of human fertility through a series of visual puns and reflections on twinning.
By bringing these works, and more into dialogue, the programme expands on our notions of how bodies are expected to perform, and their radical potentials.
Event runtime: 60 minutes
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How is this screening relaxed?
A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial.
The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.
For this screening:
- The lights are dimmed, though not off.
- The volume levels a little lower than usual.
- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.
- You're free to make noise in these screenings.
- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.
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Programme
It Grew She Grew, Zara Joan Miller (Performed Live)
A slide performance which blurs the boundaries between human and non-human nature.
05:30
When I Was A Monster, Anne McGuire
This short conveys the artist’s thoughts about the changes to her body after she has fallen off a cliff.
05:25
Portrait of Tony, Zara Joan Miller
An intimate documentary about artist and brain injury survivor Tony Brooks.
22:32
29 Hands, Zara Joan Miller
A short composed entirely of footage of hands shot across a day at Headway East London.
00:51
An Odd Pair, Melissa Friedling
The appearance of two strange birds on the artist’s fire escape, provides the opening spark to a personal reflection into twinning and the politics of reproduction.
29:34
Soft Rio, Zara Joan Miller
Inspired by the essay “Uses of the Erotic” by Audre Lorde, this short film plays with combinations of movement and sound, at once both erotic and erratic.
04:19
ribbon speed, Zara Joan Miller
The movement of the city is reflected on the walls of an aquarium creating an intermingling between two distinct spaces.
00:29
Cinema 3
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech 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.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
