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An Evening with Elsa James Event in London

An Evening with Elsa James

Date and time:  1 September 2023
Admission: Free.
Place:  Museum of London Docklands (England,  the United Kingdom)

For: Adults, visitors with additional needs, friends Min
Age: 18+
Duration: 2hrs
Entry type: Free advanced booking

You’re invited to the free premiere screening of a short film responding to our London, Sugar & Slavery gallery produced by artist and activist Elsa James. Join us for a self-guided tour of the gallery followed by the screening, a Q&A with Elsa and museum curators, and a reception. If you can’t attend in person, book a free digital ticket to see the film and join the Q&A virtually.

The Museum of London Docklands invited Essex-based artist and activist Elsa James to respond to its London, Sugar & Slavery gallery with a disruptive intervention. Based on her research, she produced a 7-minute film: Living in the Wake of the Lust for Sugar. Elsa describes the process as spontaneous and intuitive when compared to her usual approach in creating new work:

After a self-guided tour of the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery, at 5pm you can join Elsa and museum curators for the premiere screening of her film and have the opportunity to ask questions, followed by a reception.

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