Opening Reception: The Children are Now

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, this event includes artworks by Child Human Rights Defenders, along with a hands-on creative activity for kids and refreshing soft drinks.

The Children are Now is a group exhibition (Child Human Rights Defenders, Francis Alÿs, Monster Chetwynd, Ane Hjort Guttu, Kemang Wa Lehulere, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, Mai Nguyễn-Long, Bob and Roberta Smith and Adéla Součková) that aims to represent the relationship of children to the key challenges that we face today. Through artworks that capture the potency of children’s playful imaginations, it makes reference to apartheid education, militaristic games and generational trauma, asking how history is made to repeat itself in the face of those who are capable of reimagining everything.

Schedule

2pm – Exhibition preview begins in Talbot Rice Gallery

2:30pm – Reception begins in Playfair Library (access through Talbot Rice Gallery) with drinks by Holyrood Distillery

3:00pm – Speeches in Playfair Library

4:00pm – Exhibition preview and reception ends

Please enter through Talbot Rice Gallery via the West College Street entrance or the South Bridge entrance across the Old College Quad.

To ensure artwork safety, we ask that you do not bring any large bags or items with you. There will be a coat check at the downstairs entrance of the gallery for bags, coats and other large items if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.