Our pick of current exhibitions, throughout the UK and beyond, that we're not involved in but would highly recommend. Follow our recommendations on Twitter using #FVUrecommends
Imran Perretta, the destructors
FVU alumnus Imran Perretta's new film the destructors reconsiders the figure of alienated male youth to explore the complexities of ‘coming of age’ for young Muslim men living in the UK.
Chisenhale Gallery, London, 17 January – 15 March 2020
Hello, Robot.
Explore how robots impact our lives, from fashion to architecture, and how design in turn is changing robotics.
V&A Dundee, 2 November 2019 – 9 February 2020
Essex Road 6
FVU alumni Adam Chodzko and Webb-Ellis are featured in the 6th edition of Tintype Gallery's Essex Road exhibition series.
Tintype Gallery, 10 January – 9 February 2020
you feel me_
you feel me_ invites you to an alternative world. This group show features Rebecca Allen, Megan Broadmeadow, Anna Bunting-Branch, Phoebe Collings-James, Brandon Covington Sam-Sumana, Aliyah Hussain and Salma Noor.
FACT, Liverpool
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2019
Bloomberg New Contemporaries returns to the South London Gallery with an exhibition of works by 45 emerging artists presented across both the Main Gallery and Fire Station.
South London Gallery, 6 December 2019 – 23 February 2020
Ruth Maclennan: Icebreaker Dreaming
FVU alumna Ruth Maclennan explores the Russian Arctic, as a place to live in, to travel through, to project onto, to control and exploit for its natural resources, in the context of the climate emergency.
Pushkin House, London, 21 November 2019 – 8 February 2020
Ben Rivers: Urthworks
This exhibition brings together a trilogy of films developed by FVU alumnus Ben Rivers in collaboration with the American science fiction writer Mark Von Schlegell.
Hestercombe Gallery, Taunton, 9 November 2019 – 9 February 2020
Object of Doubt, Curated by Kirsty White
Ideas around iconoclasm in contemporary times are explored in this group show that features work by Laura Mulvey and FVU artist Patrick Hough.
Danielle Arnaud Gallery, London, 19 October - 9 November 2019
Nam June Paik
The 'father of video art' comes to London. See some of his most famous works, such as TV Garden and Sistene Chapel 1993.
Tate Modern, London, 17 October 2019 – 9 February 2020
Imran Perretta, the destructors
Shot on location in Tower Hamlets, East London, the latest work from Imran Perretta reconsiders the figure of alienated male youth, exploring the complexities of ‘coming of age’ for young Muslim men living in the UK.
Spike Island, Bristol, 28 September – 8 December 2019
Book Launch: Artists’ Moving Image In Britain Since 1989
A panel discussion with the editors of new publication Artists’ Moving Image In Britain Since 1989, which includes an essay by FVU director Steven Bode. The discussion is moderated by Chris McCormack, will be followed by a drinks reception.
Paul Mellon Centre, London, 30 October 2019, 6pm
Turner Prize 2019
See the work of this year’s Turner Prize finalists: Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani.
Turner Contemporary, Margate, 28 September 2019 – 12 January 2020