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Private view: living in fear of quicksand
Thursday 2nd March 2023 , 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Join us for the private view of living in fear of quicksand by Maria Amidu – an exhibition exploring a fragile relationship to home. Read more about the exhibition here.
In partnership with Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, we proudly celebrate the opening of living in fear of quicksand. This solo exhibition spans across both venues and explores the fragmentary nature of memory in relation to a fragile experience of home through a range of new work and existing archive materials.
The Nunnery Gallery will be exhibiting five new works: a limited-edition print work – 25 years in the making and the genesis of living in fear of quicksand; a film piece; a sound work; a text-based installation; and a bespoke paint colour. A memoir of sorts, the print work traces the artist’s early life living on the Lincoln Estate within walking distance of the Nunnery, a childhood in state care in Bexhill-on-Sea, and consequential experiences in her adult life. The exhibition continues at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives with an archival display of material that has been integral to the development of the artworks. Their launch event will take place from 2-4pm on Saturday 4 March and will feature a documentary film screening of The Flat (BBC).
The Nunnery Gallery will be open from 6-9pm. Drinks and snacks from the Nunnery Café will be served throughout.
Access information
The Nunnery Gallery and Cafe have step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and is service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system.
Accessible parking is not available on-site but blue badge parking can be found 500m away on Fairfield Road.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this venue or event, would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of visiting, or would like this information in an alternate format including Easy Read, please email nunnery@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3)
Access requirements could include things like providing equipment, services or support (e.g. information in Easy Read, speech to text software, additional 1:1 support), adjusting workshop timings (e.g. more break times), adjustments to the event space (e.g. making sure you have a seat near the entrance) or anything else you can think of!
Transport Information
Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
Bike: Bicycle parking is located at Bow Church Station. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Bow Church Station.
