The Fine Art Room February Social – Noah Davis + lunch – fully booked
Friday February 14, 10.30am onwards, free*
*Exhibition ticket, travel and meal cost not included (see below for more info)
Image: Noah Davis, Mary Jane, 2008 © The Estate of Noah Davis Courtesy The Estate of Noah Davis and David Zwirner. Photo: Kerry McFate
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED – get in touch using the form below and we’ll add you to the waiting list. We’ll email you if any spaces become available. Please note it is first come, first served for any available spaces.
Discover the work of acclaimed American artist Noah Davis (1983-2015) in his debut UK retrospective at the Barbican Gallery followed by lunch at a local restaurant…
Noah Davis‘ figurative paintings were inspired by his experiences as a Black artist in Los Angeles and shaped by the artist’s sense of “responsibility to represent the people around me.” From familiar, domestic scenes to fantastical dreamlife scenarios, Davis portrays daily routines and a sense of community as well as a more uncanny side to life, delving into his imagination to explore more mysterious themes.
Aimming to make art more approachable, Davis and his wife Karen co-founded the Museum Underground in Los Angeles’ Arlington Heights neighbourhood to encourage the local community to experience and make art first hand – “to change the way people view art, the way they buy art, the way they make art.” The show features paintings, drawings, sculptures as well as curatorial material from spanning Davis’ short but highly creative career.
We will visit the exhibition for approximately two and a half hours, giving you ample time to enjoy the show and perhaps sketch in the space. You may also have time to visit the free exhibition, Into Eternal Land by Citra Sasmita (more info)
After our visit, there is the option to join us for lunch at Cote (approx. 5 minute walk away) to discuss the exhibition with your fellow artists.
>> Find out more about Noah Davis at the Barbican
>> Find out more about Cote, Barbican
Event details
We will meet inside the Barbican by the entrance to the exhibition at 10.25am with with view to entering the exhibition at 10.30am.
The Social is free. However, you will need to pay for:
- Your exhibition ticket
- Your travel to and from the Barbican (nearest Tube stations: Barbican)
- Your meal and drinks at the restaurant.
Your exhibition ticket
– Please do not buy your ticket right away – instead let us know that you intend to come first.
– Please let us know if you intend to come to the exhibition and lunch or just the lunch
– If you want to join us later in the morning, we can see you in the exhibition or afterwards at lunch – but please let us know you’re coming especially if you want to join us for lunch
– You can also join us for just the gallery visit part of the event if you don’t want to come for lunch afterwards
Book your place
Places for the Social are first come, first served. Please book onto the Social if you know you can definitely attend. Due to the event’s popularity, priority will be given to current Fine Art Room course attendees.
Number of places: 11
To book your place, please fill in the form below.
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