Art Happens is an events series organised by The Art Fund exploring contemporary art and related themes. It offers the opportunity to learn more about art in a relaxed, informal setting. Experts lead the discussions, which take place over a glass of wine.
In the past, we've invited a variety of artists, curators, musicians, journalists and architects to host events at distinctive venues across London, including Chinawhite, the Wellcome Trust and the T Bar.
To book for an event: Please call 08700 503 688. For general enquiries, contact the Events Department on 020 7225 4875.
If you would like to subscribe to our Art Happens e-newsletter, please send your details to arthappens@artfund.org.
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Recent event highlights include:
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- White Cube’s Tim Marlow led a heated discussion of the proposition All Modern Art is Leftwing at the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room, with Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry, Guardian writer Munira Mirza and controversial portraitist Jonathan Yeo.
- Street Art vs. Fine Art: Time Out Art Editor Ossian Ward and Street Renegades author Francesca Gavin joined artists Pure Evil and Part2ism to discuss the changing nature of Street Art and its place within the contemporary fine art world.
- London vs. The Suburbs: Acclaimed musician Billy Bragg, along with author Iain Sinclair, poet Tobias Hill, and artists Susanna Edwards and Richard Wentworth debated the relationship between London and suburbia at the Museum of London.
- Martin Creed, Tom Service and Gillian Moore examined the cross-fertilisation of art and music in the unique surroundings of Chinawhite
- Leading experts in interactive media Matt Adams, Ross Cooper, Lauren Parker and Stefano Roveda were Interrogating Interactive Art at the T Bar
- A preview of the Wellcome Trust new public venue and a healthy discussion of The Art of Medicine, featuring Christine Borland, Siān Ede, Mark Lythgoe, and Guy Noble.
- Behind the scenes Private View of Christie's Nordic Art & Design Sale, with insight from art experts Sophie Hawkins and Simon Andrews.
