July 12: Double Vision, An afternoon of performances, screenings and installations throughout the Whitechapel Gallery celebrates the art of the magic lantern and the transition from still to moving image. Among the artists is Chiara Fumai, former student and now visiting professor at DAI
William Friese-Green, Self Portrait
Zilkha Auditorium, Study Studio & Creative Studio Whitechapel Gallery
Saturday 12 July, 2pm - 6pm
The event will feature performances by artists Claire Cooke, Chiara Fumai, Nicole Mollett and Frog Morris. There will also be works by Lou Hazelwood, Alexia Lazou and Office for a Human Theatre on view in the Creative and Study Studios.
2.00pm Introduction and screening of a documentary about collector Bill Barnes followed by a conversation between Stephen Herbert and curatorial fellow Gaia Tedone
3.00pm Lou Hazelwood magic lantern screening
3.30pm BREAK. An opportunity to visit the site-specific installations by Office for a Human Theatre, in the Study Studio, and Lou Hazelwood and Alexia Lazou in the Creative Studio.
4pm Magic lantern show by Nicole Mollett and Frog Morris
4.30pm Magic lantern show by Claire Cooke
5pm Performance by Chiara Fumai
In association with the Contemporary Art Society
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Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 7QX
Booking essential
£12.50/£10.50 concession (£6.25 Whitechapel Gallery Members). *Proof of concessions and membershipto be shown on the door.