Established in 2016 by a collective of eight, The Community is a Paris-based multidisciplinary art institute dedicated to promoting experimental and progressive artistic practice through interdisciplinary programming. Featuring Ethan Assouline, Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann, David Bernstein, Tenant of Culture, Cyrus Goberville, Philippe Hallais and Ruby Hoette.
The Community’s founding was prompted by a long-standing need for a shared space and platform to stimulate ideas and facilitate collaboration across different creative disciplines including art, fashion, music and publishing.
Extending their methodology to the UK, The Community Live in Nottingham transforms Bonington Gallery into a site for learning, experimentation and production through a programme of free to attend weekly workshops and activities delivered by a specially invited group of internationally prominent artists and creatives, accompanied by members of The Community. Over the course of a month, participants will create work within the space whilst reflecting and developing upon previous outcomes – building content through experience and accumulation. Participation will be open to all, reflecting The Community’s desire to ingratiate their practice through dialogue and collaboration with local communities.
The exhibition will culminate with a music and performance event at the gallery and in the city with an opportunity to view completed works on Friday 29 March and Saturday 30 March. Details regarding these activities will be announced soon.
The gallery will be open for viewing throughout the exhibition period, but due to the nature of this being an ‘exhibition-as-process’, we suggest following updates via The Community’s instagram account and on the exhibition website to maximise your experience.
Artists included
Ethan Assouline, Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann, David Bernstein, Tenant of Culture, Cyrus Goberville, Philippe Hallais, Ruby Hoette
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Weekly Workshop Schedule
Week one
Monday 4 – Saturday 9 March 2019 Ego Altar by David Bernstein
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Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 March 2019 Workshop by Tenant of Culture
Ruby Hoette’s Patternmapping Residency. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Ruby Hoette’s Patternmapping Residency. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Ruby Hoette’s Patternmapping Residency. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Workshop by Tenant of Culture. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Workshop by Tenant of Culture. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Workshop by Tenant of Culture. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.
Ruby Hoette’s Patternmapping Residency. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Ruby Hoette’s Patternmapping Residency. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Ruby Hoette’s Patternmapping Residency. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Workshop by Tenant of Culture. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Workshop by Tenant of Culture. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.Workshop by Tenant of Culture. Courtesy of the artist. Photo Mike Kane.
Week three
Monday 18 – Saturday 23 March 2019 Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann
Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Image has no caption
Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Anna’s Weekend by Laëtitia Badaut Haussmann. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Image has no caption
Week four
Monday 25 – Saturday 30 March 2019 Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais
Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.
Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Writing Club by Ethan Assouline and Philippe Hallais. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.
Finissage Thursday 28 March 2019, 5–8 pm
Come celebrate the finale of The Community Live in Nottingham with an opportunity to view all of the completed works produced throughout the four weeks of workshops plus a music and sound performance.
The evening will consist of two parts: A live performance by Philippe Hallais that will bring together audio-recorded outcomes from the outcome of week four, the ‘Writing Club’ with artist Ethan Assouline; followed by a Nottingham edition of ‘Permanent Cuts’ – a multidisciplinary and experimental live music session co-curated by Cyrus Goberville of Collapsing Market.
The event will be followed by an off-site event at the King Billy pub in Sneinton with DJ sets by Low Jack, Cyrus, plus others.
Nkisi. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Nkisi. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Cyrus Goberville of Collapsing Market. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Low Jack. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.
Nkisi. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Nkisi. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Cyrus Goberville of Collapsing Market. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.Low Jack. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Mike Kane.
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