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Shape Exhibitions & Events Archive

Below you can find details of some of the events and exhibitions Shape has held since 2008.

Upcoming events and exhibitions are listed at this link and you can stay up-to-date by signing up to our mailing list via the link at the bottom of the page.

Shape Open 2014 - '[in]visible'

Shape Open 2014 - '[in]visible'

The 2014 Shape Open exhibition questioned how we perceive disability with the use of various mediums to look beyond that which is visible... Read more

Start: 1st October, 2014 at 10:00am

End: 31st January, 2015 at 6:00pm

Published: 23rd October, 2014

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Kate Hawkes

Location: Shape Gallery, Westfield Stratford, London, E20 1EN

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Artweek at Westfield

Artweek at Westfield

Shape Gallery hosted live art performances at Westfield Art Week 2014. Read more

Start: 1st August, 2014 at 12:00am

End: 8th August, 2014 at 12:00am

Published: 26th June, 2015

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Location: The Shape Gallery, Westfield, Stratford, London, E20 1EJ

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Shape Artist Talks: Aaron McPeake

Shape Artist Talks: Aaron McPeake

Aaron discusses his practice and recent three month residency at Spike Island, Bristol Read more

Start: 3rd July, 2014 at 12:00am

End: 3rd July, 2014 at 12:00am

Published: 3rd September, 2015

Updated: 13th July, 2016

Author: Ben Fredericks

Location: Shape Gallery, Westfield Stratford City, 155 The Street, London, E20 1EN

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Archived Event: Shape Open 2013 - Disability Reassessed

Archived Event: Shape Open 2013 - Disability Reassessed

Our annual call-out for artists to submit work in response to a disability focused theme. Read more

Start: 3rd October, 2013 at 12:00am

End: 28th March, 2014 at 12:00am

Published: 17th August, 2015

Updated: 17th September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Various Galleries, London

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Shape Artist Talks: Noëmi Lakmaier

Shape Artist Talks: Noëmi Lakmaier

Noëmi Lakmaier in conversation with Nikki Tomlinson, ArtsAdmin 'The Observer Effect' - 12th September 2013 Swiss Cottage Gallery Read more

Start: 12th September, 2013 at 12:00am

End: 12th September, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 25th August, 2015

Updated: 13th July, 2016

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Swiss Cottage Gallery, London

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Archived Event: The Observer Effect in Swiss Cottage

Archived Event: The Observer Effect in Swiss Cottage

The Observer Effect was an endurance based piece, focused on a single, seemingly absurd task... Read more

Start: 4th September, 2013 at 12:00am

End: 13th September, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 17th August, 2015

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Swiss Cottage Library Gallery, 88 Avenue Road , London, NW3 3HA

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Archived Event: Shape In The City

Archived Event: Shape In The City

Shape launched its biggest ever Pop Up Gallery in the heart of the City of London. Read more

Start: 1st March, 2013 at 12:00am

End: 27th August, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 17th August, 2015

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: 40 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT

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Archived Event: The Shape Collection at HSBC

Archived Event: The Shape Collection at HSBC

An exclusive private view that displayed selected works within the prestigious surroundings of the HSBC headquarters. Read more

Start: 27th February, 2013 at 6:00pm

End: 27th February, 2013 at 8:00pm

Published: 11th August, 2015

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: HSBC, 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ

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Archived Event: Perceptions of Balance

Archived Event: Perceptions of Balance

The exhibition featured nine artists using various media to illustrate or express their encounters of how they may or may not experience equilibrium. Read more

Start: 23rd January, 2013 at 12:00am

End: 3rd February, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 11th August, 2015

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Lower Gallery & Entrance Hall, Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London, N6 5HG

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Archived Event: Sitting Without Purpose

Archived Event: Sitting Without Purpose

A life sized sculpture by James Lake questioned the idea of what it means to be sitting down and the link between the perceptions of ability and disability. Read more

Start: 1st January, 2013 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 17th August, 2015

Updated: 7th September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Shape Gallery, London

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Archived Event: The Shortlist 5

Archived Event: The Shortlist 5

The Exhibition featured the work of artists short listed for the 2012 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary alongside the successful recipient, Simon Raven. Read more

Start: 16th November, 2012 at 12:00am

End: 6th January, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 17th August, 2015

Updated: 23rd September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Swiss Cottage Gallery , 88 Avenue Road, London, NW3 3HA

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Archived Event: First Four Exhibition

Archived Event: First Four Exhibition

The First Four was a touring show that celebrated the first cycle of the Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary. Read more

Start: 16th November, 2012 at 12:00am

End: 3rd February, 2013 at 12:00am

Published: 13th August, 2015

Updated: 23rd September, 2015

Author: Megan Mathurin

Location: Touring Venues

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