24–27 April

Some rooms in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at times for events during the Ealing Book Festival.
Please check the opening hours page and the Festival programme for full details.

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2022

14 Oct 2022
to 12 Feb 2023

‘A Sense of Wonder’

2022

14 Oct 2022
to 12 Feb 2023

‘A Sense of Wonder’

The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London: Winter 2022
★★★★

LONDONIST

Overview

Discover a magical and playful world inhabited by a series of rusty robots at Pitzhanger.

Within utopian and dystopian landscapes, encounter the robots as they experience the best of human emotions: wonder, kindness, empathy, friendship, and love.

Experience this audio-visual exhibition’s otherworldly soundscape, which spans 100 years of music, all interspersed with birdsong in a garden-like setting.

A Sense of Wonder‘ is gathered from the digital paintbrush of Matt Dixon, who created his first robot character as part of the Transmissions series in 2006. He has been exploring this preternatural world ever since, including the design of the O2 robot mascot Bubl. Be among the first to play the beta version of his new robot video game ahead of its international launch.

‘A Sense of Wonder’: The Curious Robot World of Matt Dixon is curated by Rob Dickins CBE.

The exhibition is supported by The Deborah Loeb Brice Donor Advised Fund.

Included in the ticket

  • Tickets provide entry to both Pitzhanger Manor and the exhibition in Pitzhanger Gallery.

Enquires

+44 (0) 20 3985 8888, pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk

Date

14 October 2022 – 12 February 2023

Venue

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Tickets

£13.20 / Free for members

Saturday Special Offer

Free admission for children 15 and under with a paying adult. Click here for details.

Concessions available

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Contact Us

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk

Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admissions one hour before closing

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