2012
6 Robots Named Paul by Patrick Tresset
September – October, London.
French Artist and scientist Patrick Tresset created a site-specific studio where the artists were 6 robots who sketched the portraits of participants.
Behind NME Lines
September, London.
A retrospective photography exhibition and events to celebrate 60 years of NME cover shots, including an interview with Viv Albertine from punk band the Slits.
Believe The Magic
October, London.
A new short film by KLF founder Jimmy Cauty, with music by the D.1.Light Industrial Orchestra premiered at the Tate Modern’s Starr Auditorium.
The Crucible Where Scientists Meet Artists
October, London.
The Dennis Rosen Trust and the New Scientist presented an evening of discussion, debate and networking for scientists and artists with guest speaker Patrick Tresset.
Bankside Transformed
September – October, London.
Artists were commissioned to transform disused hoardings on derelict buildings in Bankside with site-specific original artworks, including:
Fiona Banner’s “The Exquisite Corpse Will Drink the Young Wine” on a hoarding in Flat Iron Square introduced her adaptation of Snoopy Vs the Red Baron with Viv Albertine and Steve Beresford.
Heather and Ivan Morison’s “Skirt of the Black Mouth” around TATE Modern, a sculptural rethinking of a traditional hoarding leaving glimpses of what lay behind.
Andy Harper’s “Town and Country”, a series of fly posters painted in oil on newsprint that drew on the existing imagery of the hoardings to negotiate a conversation with the site.
SheOne’s “PROMISESMADEINSMOKE” on a Bankside hoarding and “TEARDOWNLOVE” on opposite walls in Borough Market, two original artworks in household emulsion and spray paint.
Press Play
October, London.
Live theatrical performances, music, pink rabbits and rock n' roll by Jerico Orchestra, Rachel Blackman, Sam Britton, Ted Milton, Silvia Mercuriali and Matt Rudkin, curated by Anna Frisch
The Exquisite Corpse Will Drink The Young Wine
September, London.
A live musical collaboration performance and original interpretation of Snoopy Vs the Red Baron by Fiona Banner, Viv Albertine and Steve Beresford in The Welsh Chapel.
Inua Ellams
October, London.
Inua Ellams performed his poems inspired by conversations with local residents and builders working on the Tate Modern development.
The Second Word from the Story of the Cage by Meet Alice
September, London.
A site-specific performance work in a disused WWII air raid shelter beneath the Hopton Gardens Almshouses by theatre group Meet Alice and Cyrus G Self.
The Midnight Run by Inua Ellams
October, London.
An interactive performance where the participants travelled with the artist through the streets of South London and were invited to respond to the city.
Late Music Nights at Tate Modern
September - October, London.
A series of live musical performances in the Tate Modern that celebrated original music and showcased local musicians.
Art of Punk
October, London.
An evening of music, film and live performances in the Tate Modern Starr Auditorium to launch the Art of Punk, book written by Russ Bestly and Alex Ogg.
Musical Happenings
September – October, London.
A series of musical happenings in unexpected places showcasing up and coming bands alongside established musicians.
Riverside Stage
September – October, London.
Free live music on the Thames river walkway outside the Tate Modern curated by The Gladstone and Notting Hill Arts Club.