On the evening of 4 December, Late at Tate Britain: Celebrity, a free-entry event, uncovers the relationship between status and celebrity through music, installation, performance, and discussion with artists, musicians and performers.
Late at Tate is a peer-led programme, with the content for each event curated exclusively by 15-25 year olds from É«¿Ø´«Ã½ London. É«¿Ø´«Ã½ London host a range of free events and festivals for young people to experiment, create and innovate through art and ideas. Late at Tate is part of the national Circuit programme, led by Tate and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Circuit engages young people in the arts with a focus on encouraging those with least access to galleries and museums.
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- Music by odd-pop trio and , the UK’s only radio station presented by young people under the age ofÌý25.
- Workshops and performances by the Tate Collection poet exploring notions of celebrity culminating in a flash mob poetry performance and an installation performance by fashion journalist collective .
- Installations including large scale projections of reworked Tate Collection artworks from Brooklyn based multi-media artist .Ìý
- A discussion about style and celebrity status, a display of rare, exclusive trainers and trainer art and a film screening of celebrities talking about their trainer collections by .
Late at Tate is a free, drop-in event. Spaces are available on a first come, first servedÌýbasis.
Further information and listings can be found at http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/performance-and-music/late-tate-britain-celebrity Follow #LateatTate on Twitter , , and
Late at Tate Britain
4 December 2015
CELEBRITY
18.00-22.00
FreeÌý
For further information and images please contact Emma Double, Assistant Press Officer, Tate. Call 0207 887 8730ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Email emma.double@tate.org.ukÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Visit www.tate.org.uk
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AboutÌýCircuit
Circuit is a four year national programme connecting 15–25 year olds to the arts in galleries and museums working in partnership with the youth and cultural sector. Led by Tate and funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, it provides opportunities for young people to steer their own learning and create cultural activity across art disciplines. Circuit involves É«¿Ø´«Ã½ and Tate Britain; Tate Liverpool; Tate St Ives and partners from the Plus Tate network: Firstsite, Colchester; MOSTYN, Llandudno; Nottingham Contemporary; The Whitworth, Manchester; and Wysing Arts Centre and Kettleʼs Yard, Cambridgeshire. About Paul HamlynÌýFoundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established in 1987 by the publisher and philanthropist Paul Hamlyn (1926-2001). Today it is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. The Foundation’s mission is to help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. It has a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts. About Late atÌýTate
Late at Tate is a programme of after-hours events for young and diverse audiences held at Tate Britain. The programme takes inspiration from the Tate Collection and has featured music, film, fashion and live performance. Late at Tate is a part of Circuit, led by Tate and funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
About TateÌýCollective
É«¿Ø´«Ã½ London plan and develop events for other young people aged 15 – 25 years to create, experiment and engage with the Tate Collection at Tate Britain and É«¿Ø´«Ã½. É«¿Ø´«Ã½ London is a part of Circuit, led by Tate and funded by the Paul HamlynÌýFoundation.