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Veronica Ryan and Hadrian Garrard in conversation

Veronica Ryan at William Morris Gallery

Last Thursday we celebrated the work of Turner Prize Winner Veronica Ryan at our special 'In Conversation' event hosted by our Director, Hadrian Garrard. A sold-out event, Hadrian and Veronica discussed her extraordinary career and the themes and motivations around her work.

Ryan won last year’s Turner Prize for her solo exhibition Along a Spectrum at Spike Island, works from which are included in our current exhibition Radical Landscapes, and for her public sculptures celebrating the Windrush Generation in Hackney. Her sculptures and installations examine environmental concerns, personal narratives and memories, as well as the wider psychological implications of history, trauma and recovery.

A former resident of Leyton, Ryan last showed work at the William Morris Gallery in a group show  ‘E11 Works on Paper’ in the 1980s and we were very proud and happy to see her return to the Gallery. If you were not able to make it to the Gallery for the talk we will be broadcasting a film of the event via our YouTube channel - coming soon.
Tamil temple in Walthamstow

Family Day this weekend

Saturday 27 January, 1pm to 4pm

Come along to the Gallery from 1pm for exciting family-friendly workshops inspired by the recent Radical Landscapes commission from HERVISIONS. We’re also celebrating Tamil Heritage Month, with more activities to enjoy around the Gallery from 10am. 

All activities are FREE and take place on the first floor landing and in the Learning Centre on our top floor.

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Small Things Are Possible - woman in her allotment

Waltham Forest: A Radical Landscape

Wednesday 31 January, 6pm to 9pm 

Tickets are selling fast for 'Waltham Forest: A Radical Landscape,' a special event bringing together our Radical Landscapes commissioned artists: Abel Holsborough, Zaiba Jabbar and Graeme Miller. A panel discussion followed by a private view of the Radical Landscapes exhibition.

The artists will be exploring how their memories and experiences of Waltham Forest and home have influenced the social sculptures that they have created across the borough.

Book your tickets by donation. Pay what you can. 

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Forest with moonlight in background

Nightwalk

Saturday 17 February, 4pm to 9pm

Join us to celebrate the successes and mark the closing of Radical Landscapes. In collaboration with The Hive and mental health collective Misery, Nightwalk is an evening packed full of outdoor and creative activities.

The event begins at Chingford Station, where you'll join our walking guides to ramble through Epping Forest to The Hive Climate and Environment Education Centre – in the middle of the forest. 

Tickets £10 (concessions available)

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Quiet Map Project

The Quiet Map Project

Sundays 28 January & 4 February, 2-4pm

Do you identify as being neurodiverse? Are you interested in contributing to a public artwork, soon to be displayed at Leytonstone Library? Come along to FREE workshops at William Morris Gallery.

With artist Richard Lockett and WalthamScribe (currently in residency at William Morris Gallery). Book a ticket to reserve your place at one or both workshops.

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Cyanotype image in blue and white: a pair of swans

Film Night: Radical Landscapes

Thursday 8 February, 6pm to 9pm

Join us for the resurgence of Film Night at William Morris Gallery, showcasing four films by independent filmmakers, each exploring the themes of the natural world as a space for artistic inspiration and spiritual connection.

See Great Sale Wood by Michaela Davis, The Land we Seek the Land we Dream by Fourthland, OCAK  by Zeynep Kaserci and Effigy for a Black Soldier/ Protector of the Children by Maya Campbell.

Book your tickets by donation. Pay what you can.

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Love is enough card

Love is Enough

Valentines collection for 2024

We're excited to announce that our Valentines collection is now live, ready for card and gift giving on 14 February! So order now to ensure delivery on time or pop into the Gallery shop.

We have a 'click & collect' option for those living locally or planning a visit soon.

Brand new for this year is this particularly beautiful card featuring William Morris's 'Love is Enough' book design of 1873. Available in 3 colourways for the special person in your life.

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