Members' Late: RE/SISTERS, Julianknxx + Ranjani Shettar

RE/SISTERS: A Lens on Gender and Ecology

Art Gallery, 6.30-9pm

A major group exhibition exploring the relationship between gender and ecology, highlighting the systemic links between the oppression of women and the degradation of the planet.

Visit the RE/SISTERS exhibition page

Julianknxx: Chorus in Rememory of Flight

Curve, 6.30-9pm (Members-only view from 7pm)

Poet, artist and filmmaker Julianknxx explores themes of inheritance, loss and belonging as he crosses the boundaries between written word, music and visual art.

Visit the Julianknxx exhibition page

Ranjani Shettar: Cloud songs on the horizon

Conservatory, 6-9.30pm

Marvel at five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the Conservatory space. Shettar’s sculptures are each handcrafted by the artist and draw inspiration from the complexity of nature – using a range of materials and techniques that have been adapted from traditional Indian crafts.

Visit the Ranjani Shettar commission page

RE/SISTERS Curator Talk 

Garden Room, 7-7.15pm

Curatorial Assistant Colm Guo-Lin Peare joins us for an introductory talk to this major group exhibition. They'll highlight key themes and address its significance both historically and in society today.

Julianknxx Curator Talk     

Garden Room, 7.45-8pm

Assistant Curator Inês Geraldes Cardoso gives an insight into the highly personal, boundary-crossing work of Julianknxx. She'll discuss the curatorial choices made to highlight the collaborative, interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Sisterhood Eco-Banner Workshop

Conservatory Terrace, 6-9pm (drop-in)

You're invited to take part in the collaborative crafting of a protest banner. Paint a tapestry with fellow Members drawing on your responses to RE/SISTERS. Art From Heart's co-founders Judit Prieto and Beatriz Perez guide the session. As artists and facilitators they'll assist you with contributing to the piece. Join the movement for gender and environmental justice at this collective art-making session for all. 

Poetry Workshop

Conservatory Well, 6-8pm (workshop sessions at 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm)

Express your thoughts and emotions through guided writing tasks led by poet and educator Charlynne Delsol. She’ll help you engage with the themes in Julianknxx’s work by exploring poetry as a medium for reflection.

Drumming Performance & Poetry Open Mic

Garden Room, 8-9pm

There'll be an opportunity to share your writing at a relaxed open mic after the workshop. Accompanying the poetry readings will be a performance from drummer Seneke Sillah. He'll guide you in trying out the djembe and sabar drums to unite spoken word with percussion.

About Art from Heart

Art from Heart is a women-led, non-profit, London-based arts organisation that curates multidisciplinary exhibitions and events with socio-cultural purposes. It was co-founded by artists Judit Prieto and Beatriz Perez to advocate for women and environmental issues and to engage audiences through 'artivism'. 

Get a flavour of what to expect on the night. Check out our reinvented life drawing class with AZEEMA.

Complimentary G&T samples with Sipsmith

Garden Room, 6-9.30pm

Enjoy a complimentary G&T sample from our friends at Sipsmith and sip away among the wonderful flora and fauna of the Conservatory. While stocks last.

Head to the Lounge to escape the hustle and bustle of the Centre and enjoy a drink from our themed menu. Come down between 5-6pm for Happy Hour and enjoy two of the same cocktails for £15. Open until 9.30pm. 

Enjoy 20% off in the The Art Gallery Shop on level 3 and the Barbican Shop on level G (open until 9pm). Just show your ticket or Member's card at the till.