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Future Knowledge is a thought-provoking exhibition exploring the role of visual culture in continuing to raise awareness of the effects of climate change.

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Events

Opening Reception

Fri, Sep 21, 2018 from 6:30 – 9:00pm UTC
Join us for an evening of art, performance, drinks and thought-provoking discourse on the opening night of Future Knowledge, a new exhibition that explores the role of visual culture in raising awareness about climate change. 5 – 6pm Future Knowledge: artists’ panel discussion Future Knowledge artists Tania Kovats, Eline McGeorge and Rachel Sussman will introduce their work and discuss the wider role that arts and culture can play to change perspectives about climate change. Booking essential via the panel discussion events page. Book now. 6.30 – 7pm loop by Eve Mutso In her spectacular live performance suspended from the gallery ceiling, dancer and choreographer Eve Mutso will dip her pointe shoes in graphite powder and dance across a canvas, representing the physical mark one individual can make on the world. Booking essential, tickets £5 standard, £3 concession. Book below. 7 – 9pm Future Knowledge Preview Party With the galleries open until 9pm, see the exhibition before it opens to the public and treat yourself to a special homemade cocktail from the Café Bar team at BRICK. Free, booking essential. Book below. During the evening, there will be screenings of the environmentally-themed film trilogy, Going Nowhere, produced by artist Simon Faithfull. This will be accompanied by a music playlist selected by Faithfull inspired by the theme of walking, which will play in the Café Bar BRICK throughout the evening. Read more about the Simon Faithfull’s film series, Going Nowhere here.

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Location

30 Pembroke Street
Oxford, GB