WIMBLEDON space welcomes this years’ AA2A artists, as they begin to install work developed during their time at the colleges over the last 6 months. DETOURS is curated by MA Curating students, and looks set to showcase an exciting array of work spanning painting,  sculpture, photography, drawing, print and video.

Willem Weismann, 'Cumulus', Oil on Canvas

The exhibition opens next week on Wednesday 2nd May, 5 – 8pm, so please come and enjoy the exhibition, and join the artists and curators for a celebratory drink.

ALL WELCOME!

MA CURATING students from Chelsea are installing an exciting exhibition at WIMBLEDON space to coincide with the national switch-over from analogue to digital.

It’s open for a week only so be sure not to miss it! And do come along to the opening event on Wednesday 18th April, 5 – 8pm, and join us for a glass of wine and an evening of specially commissioned performance.

Savinder Bual, Still from 'Thumascope', 2012

SWITCH/OVER
Monday 16th – Friday 20th April 2012
Open 10am – 5pm daily
Opening Event: Wednesday 18th April, 5 – 8pm

ALL WELCOME!

THE PERFECT NUDE, Installation View, WIMBLEDON space

More than 350 people attended the opening of THE PERFECT NUDE last week. The exhibition of 106 perfect (and imperfect!) nudes, continues Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm until Friday 10th February.

Dan Coombs, 'Woman Reading', 2011, Oil on Canvas

Phil Allen, 'Shop Soiled Nude', 2012, Oil on Canvas

Laura White, ‘Blue Nude’ (Installation View, WIMBLEDON space), 2012, Sugru

First entry in your new 2012 diaries? 12th January, 5 – 8pm is the Opening Event for this exciting exhibition curated by Dan Coombs & Phil Allen. Over 100 artists take part in this aesthetic experiment presenting a range of responses to the subject of the nude.

For more info please visit WIMBLEDON space website

FdA Production for Live Events and Television students have also organised this ‘Fashion for Freedom’ event in aid of MAP – a charity which provides medical aid for Palestinians.

Join them on Wednesday 16 November from 19.00 – 20.30.

FdA Production for Live Events and Television students have organised a Winter Fete at Wimbledon College of Art. The event is in aid of Emmaus – a charity for the homeless.

Get yourself in the festive mood with some mulled wine and pick up some gifts for Christmas!

Paul Coldwell, Drawing Proposition 3, 2010

Installation begins  on Monday for the next WIMBLEDON space exhibition,  showcasing a range of drawings by artists who work across the University.

Key dates for your diaries:

PRIVATE VIEW: Thursday 3rd November , 5 – 8pm, ALL WELCOME!

PANEL DISCUSSION with Paul Ryan, Dino Alfier and Eleanor Bowen, chaired by Paul Coldwell: Thursday 8th December, 2pm, ALL WELCOME!

MANUAL SETTING: A Sketchbook Performance, originated at Danielle Arnaud, with Paul Ryan, Dino Alfier and Eleanor Bowen: Thursday 8th December, 4 – 7pm, ALL WELCOME!

Difference: Contrasts, Distinction, Variances, Variations, Divegence, Deviation,

A collection of work produced by the designers, artists and practitioners who deliver the Theatre and Screen programmes at Wimbledon College of Art.

Critical reflection on practice is an essential part of the process of creative work in the Theatre and Screen Industries.

This exhibition of over thirty professional practitioners , full time and part time tutors together with technical staff, shows the broad range of practices and the richness of experience that underpins the teaching in Theatre and Screen at Wimbledon College of Art.

Opening Event: Thursday 29 September 2011, 5-8pm

Exhibition Dates: Friday 30 September – Friday 21 October 2011

Short film capturing the Wimbledon College of Art MA Private View 2011.

Filmed and edited by – www.pundersonsgardens.com

Music – Treasure Teeth

Leonardo da Vinci

Martin Kemp

Tuesday 4 October, 7-8pm

This autumn sees the first public viewing  of Salvator Mundi as part of the National Gallery’s Leonardo da Vinci exhibtion.  Martin Kemp, the world-renowned art expert and one of the expert authenticators of the newly discovered painting will take us through the great artist’s career at Wimbledon College of Art.

Martin Kemp is also the author of Leonardo and Chirst to Coke: How Images become Icons.   

Don’t miss out on this unique  experience!

Tickets: £10 Online at www.wimbledonbookfest.org 

or call the Box Office: 02085458342 (Tus, Thurs, Fri 10am – 4.30pm)