11th
Fundraising Auction: Live
The live auction will take place on 11 September, starting at 19:30 BST.
Visit the Digital Art School Exhibition 22 Aug – 10 Sept 2024 Hauser & Wirth London
Digital Art School Exhibition Starts 22 Aug – 10 Sept 2024 Hauser & Wirth London
23 Savile Row, London W1S 2ET
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Visit Hauser & Wirth London’s North Gallery this summer to experience Hospital Rooms’ Digital Art School manifest in physical space. The programme brings artist-led digital workshops and free art materials to every NHS inpatient mental health site in England. This year, the exhibition will recreate the Digital Art School format in the North Gallery at Hauser & Wirth London, delivering live in-house creative sessions hosted by artists such as Abbas Zahedi & Shepherd Manyika, Eileen Cooper RA, as well as beautifully shot art activities projected in cinematic style onto the walls of the gallery, hosted by artists and designers including Giles Deacon, Sutapa Biswas and Sarah Dwyer.
90+
Artists Involved
4
Live Creative Events
40+
On-Demand Workshops
1
Fundraising Auction
90+
Artists Involved
4
Live Creative Events
40+
On-Demand Workshops
1
Fundraising Auction
Public Events Programme
OVER 90 ARTISTS INVOLVED
Digital Art School Screenings
Valerie Assiimwe Amani, Venetia Berry, Sutapa Biswas, John Booth, Helen Bullock, Rebecca Byrne, Louis Caseley, Eileen Cooper, Emma Cousin, Giles Deacon, Sue Dray, Sarah Dwyer, Ruby Elliot, Hester Finch
Michelle Williams Gamaker, Dryden Goodwin, Susie Hamilton, Darren John, Alvin Kofi, Jose Campos, Studio Lenca, David Lock, Siphiwe Mnguni, Cara Nahaul, Aleesha Nandhra, Ken Nwadiogbu, Michael O’Reilly
Harold Offeh, Nengi Omuku, José Parla, Charley Peters, Liaqat Rasul, Jackson Rees, Carl Rowe, Jasmin Sehra, Lucy Sherston, Anna Chrystal Stephens, Mark Titchner, Jessica Voorsanger, Bindi Vora, Abbas Zahedi
Public Programme Events
Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq (24 August)
Eileen Cooper RA (22 August)
Shepherd Manyika (31 August)
Abbas Zahedi (31 August)
Artist Propositions
Sara Berman, Sutapa Biswas, Rebecca Byrne, Emma Cousin, Ryan Gander
Susie Hamilton, Steve Macleod, Ryan Mosley, Ken Nwadiogbu, Harold Offeh, Julian Opie
Fabian Peake, Pipilotti Rist, Carl Rowe, Mark Titchner, Richard Wentworth
Live Auction
Rana Begum
Sutapa Biswas
Martino Gamper
Lonnie Holley
Peter Liversidge
Ryan Mosley
Nengi Omuku
José Parlá
Fabian Peake
Boo Saville
Online Auction
Sara Berman, Ingrid Berthon-Moine, Hannah Brown, Rebecca Byrne, Victoria Cantons, Billy Childish, Marcus Coates, Emma Cousin, Maisie Cousins
Sue Dunkley, Liz Elton, Susie Hamilton, Rachel Howard, Peter Macdonald, Steve Macleod, Alexandra Metcalf, Ken Nwadiogbu, Sola Olulode, Mark Power
Helen Pritchard, Tamsin Relly, Tim A Shaw, Susan Sluglett, Do Ho Suh, Mark Titchner, Evelyn Williams, Isabelle Young, Abbas Zahedi
Experience the Digital Art School Exhibition
Visitors will be invited to spend time making artwork of their own in the Digital Art School exhibition space, using free art materials provided in the gallery or participating through handheld digital devices and in print.
The exhibition offers a chance for visitors to experience the various gatherings that are taking place in mental health hospitals across England and to contribute to the charity’s investigations and experimentations into new models and methods of humanizing mental health spaces. Artworks created by visitors during the sessions will be installed on the walls throughout the exhibition.
The floor of the gallery space will be covered with an adaptation of Nengi Omuku’s artwork created for Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich, UK, depicting a clear blue sky that people will be able to walk, sit and create on. Hot air balloons featured in the Hellesdon artwork will be transformed into bean bags for the public to sit on and draw, and will later be installed in Hellesdon Hospital.
Accessibility Information
We’ve partnered with multi-disciplined visual and sound artist Sally Hirst (Venture Arts, Manchester) to bring this year’s auction artworks to life! Listen to Sally’s 6 line poetic sonnets which accompany auction artworks from artists Rana Begum, Rebecca Byrne, Sue Dunkley, Susie Hamilton, Do Ho Suh, Rachel Howard, Peter Liversidge, Ryan Mosley and Nengi Omuku.
The “Visual Accessibility Guide for Digital Art School Exhibition” is an essential downloadable resource designed to enhance your experience as you plan and prepare for your visit to our upcoming exhibition.
This guide provides detailed information to help you navigate the exhibition space, and enjoy the event with ease.
Whether you have specific visual needs or simply want to ensure an inclusive visit, this guide offers practical tips and insights on how to make the most of your time at the exhibition.
The “Sensory Map for Digital Art School Exhibition” is a thoughtfully crafted downloadable resource designed to help you fully understand and engage with the exhibition space.
This map provides clear sensory information, offering an overview of the environment’s various sensory elements, such as sounds, lighting, textures, and spatial layouts.
It’s an invaluable tool for those who benefit from knowing what to expect in terms of sensory input, making it easier to navigate and enjoy the exhibition with confidence.
JOIN DIGITAL ART SCHOOL SESSIONS
Visit the Digital Art School Exhibition and join any of our artist-led workshop screenings in Hauser & Wirth London’s North Gallery. Screening sessions are free to join and you don’t need to reserve a ticket, just show up!
Download our Exhibition Booklet to view the full workshop schedule including types of workshops, BSL Sessions and dedicated Quiet Hours slots.
Wednesday 21 August
Thursday 22 August
Friday 23 August
JOIN DIGITAL ART SCHOOL SESSIONS
Visit the Digital Art School Exhibition and join any of our artist-led workshop screenings in Hauser & Wirth London’s North Gallery. Screening sessions are free to join and you don’t need to reserve a ticket, just show up!
Download our Exhibition Booklet to view the full workshop schedule including types of workshops, BSL Sessions and dedicated Quiet Hours slots.
Saturday 24 August
Tuesday 27 August
Wednesday 28 August
JOIN DIGITAL ART SCHOOL SESSIONS
Visit the Digital Art School Exhibition and join any of our artist-led workshop screenings in Hauser & Wirth London’s North Gallery. Screening sessions are free to join and you don’t need to reserve a ticket, just show up!
Download our Exhibition Booklet to view the full workshop schedule including types of workshops, BSL Sessions and dedicated Quiet Hours slots.
Thursday 29 August
Friday 30 August
Saturday 31 August
JOIN DIGITAL ART SCHOOL SESSIONS
Visit the Digital Art School Exhibition and join any of our artist-led workshop screenings in Hauser & Wirth London’s North Gallery. Screening sessions are free to join and you don’t need to reserve a ticket, just show up!
Download our Exhibition Booklet to view the full workshop schedule including types of workshops, BSL Sessions and dedicated Quiet Hours slots.
Tuesday 3 September
Wednesday 4 September
Thursday 5 September
JOIN DIGITAL ART SCHOOL SESSIONS
Visit the Digital Art School Exhibition and join any of our artist-led workshop screenings in Hauser & Wirth London’s North Gallery. Screening sessions are free to join and you don’t need to reserve a ticket, just show up!
Download our Exhibition Booklet to view the full workshop schedule including types of workshops, BSL Sessions and dedicated Quiet Hours slots.
Friday 6 September
Saturday 7 September
FUNDRAISING AUCTION
As part of this exhibition, we will host a live and online-only auction, in partnership with Bonhams and Hauser & Wirth. The live auction will take place on 11 September with artworks donated by acclaimed artists including Rana Begum, Sutapa Biswas, Peter Liversidge, and Fabian Peake. The online-only auction will be open for bidding on bonhams.com from 22 August – 12 September and features new specific works by Do Ho Suh, Sara Berman, Sue Dunkley and more.
Proceeds from the auction will contribute to the delivery of inspiring new projects transforming mental health care units in cities from London to Bristol, Birmingham, Wakefield and beyond.
Both auctions will be available to preview at Hauser & Wirth, 23 Savile Row from 22 August – 10 September.
Get Involved
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RSVP to celebrate the opening of our new Hospital Rooms exhibition, Digital Art School, in partnership with Hauser & Wirth. Attendance is free but if you are able to make a donation, this will support Hospital Rooms’ charitable work within NHS mental health hospitals.
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The charity will run a live and online-only auction, both hosted by Bonhams and Hauser & Wirth. The live auction will take place on 11 September with artworks donated by acclaimed artists including Rana Begum, Sutapa Biswas, Peter Liversidge, and Fabian Peake. Register to bid now.
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From Figure Drawing with Eileen Cooper RA to Digital Art School Live with Abbas Zahedi and Shepherd Manyika, plus a panel talk on Plastic Propositions: Towards a Sustainable Practice, register to join one of our free live events taking place at our Hauser & Wirth exhibition.
Join Digital Art School On-Demand
Watch Our Latest Workshop
Dive into the enchanting world of Pattern Making with Giles Deacon as he unravels the beauty and intricacy of the paisley print. Through captivating demonstrations and insightful discussions, Giles explores the artistry behind this timeless motif, inspiring you to infuse your creations with elegance and flair.
Resources for Workshop Facilitators
Are you an occupational therapist, ward manager or art facilitator looking to run a Digital Art School workshop? Here you’ll find our archive of instructional videos and downloadable resources to help guide you to facilitate art workshops for service users.
Submit Your Artwork
The Digital Art School Gallery showcases artworks created by our community members during our workshops. If you have participated and would like to share your creations, submit them here, and we will feature them in the gallery.
With Thanks to Our Partners
The Digital Art School exhibition is in partnership with Hauser & Wirth and Bonhams, and supported by Gallagher Re. With additional support from our Gallery Circle members Edel Assanti, Ginny on Frederick, Hauser & Wirth, Kate MacGarry Gallery and TJ Boulting.