Engaging conversations with Kwame Kwei-Armah and Pablo Bronstein.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is thrilled to announce the return of its popular talk series, Pitzhanger Perspectives.
This ongoing series of conversations brings together contemporary thinkers and creatives to discuss their life, work, and influences, inspired by the spirit of Pitzhanger as a forum for exciting encounters and enlightening debate.
23 March: Kwame Kwei-Armah in conversation with Sharon Walters
Left: Kwame Kwei-Armah. Photo by Aaron Imuere.
Right: Sharon Walters
The series will kick off on Thursday, 23 March 2023, with Kwame Kwei-Armah in conversation with London-based artist Sharon Walters.
Kwei-Armah, a British actor, playwright, director, and broadcaster, has significantly contributed to the arts industry. As Artistic Director of the Young Vic since 2018, he has directed several critically acclaimed plays. In conversation with Walters, Kwei-Armah will discuss his life and work, including growing up in West London and how Ealing has influenced him creatively.
This rare opportunity to hear the artistic director speak candidly about his journey promises to be enlightening, and attendees can expect to leave with a greater appreciation for the arts and their impact on society.
Right: Pablo Bronstein. Courtesy of the artist and Herald St, London. Photo by Gareth Gardner.
On Thursday, 30 March 2023, the series continues with Argentinian artist Pablo Bronstein in conversation with Clare Gough, the founding Director of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.
As an artist whose practice spans drawing, installations, choreography, and live performances, Bronstein has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary art. In this talk, Bronstein and Gough will explore his fascination with architecture, which began during his childhood in Neasden, northwest London, and how it continues to inform his work today. They will also delve into Bronstein’s recent show at Sir John Soane’s Museum that saw him borrow fragments and images from Soane’s collection. It promises to be a fascinating exchange about the intersection of architecture and art.
With such fascinating guests and engaging hosts, Pitzhanger Perspectives promises to be a thought-provoking series of talks not to be missed. Tickets for each talk are £5 for general admission and £3 for concessions, while members can attend for free. Join us for an intriguing evening of conversation and insight.
A New Season at Pitzhanger: 2027 Exhibitions Revealed
As autumn settles over Pitzhanger, we are looking both ahead and around us: to a new year of exhibitions, to ‘Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons’ as it enters its final weeks, and to families making the most of the garden at half-term.
This August, Pitzhanger is a place for looking closely and making freely. Step inside Clare Woods’s newly opened exhibition, join three days of child-led play in the garden, and meet Monique Kaur Kellay, whose work is helping more families and communities find their place here. Read on for new ways to visit, take part and return.
As summer begins at Pitzhanger, discover Clare Woods’ upcoming exhibition, celebrate the people who care for our gardens, and explore events and creative projects across the site.
Half-Term, Phoebe Collings-James & More at Pitzhanger
This May, discover family workshops, contemporary exhibitions and stories from across Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery — from messy play and clay making to the final weeks of Phoebe Collings-James and the hand-printed world of Marthe Armitage.
This Spring, the artist Phoebe Collings-James (b.1987) will bring new sculpture and ceramic work to Pitzhanger, the first time these works will be shown in the UK.
Please note that the Eating Room and the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 3–5pm on 17 October for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.