Tate Modern Workshop

Ideas in motion: borders, bodies, and the universe With Queen Mary University of London

Clod Ensemble performing Zero, photo Manuel Vason

How can we move freely in our bodies and across borders, in museums and across the cosmos?

Imagine moving without constraint, unhampered by injury or ill-health. Imagine being unrestricted by national borders or proof of citizenship. The universe might feel like it could expand without limit, but human beings seem constantly to come up against barriers. Researchers from across Queen Mary University of London share their work and invite you to explore the different ways we move and the obstacles we face.

Snakes and Ladders: Border Edition
Whether you’re a jet-setter, asylum-seeker, or tourist, the law regulates the way you move around the world. Play our giant Snakes and Ladders game to find out about the rules and processes that control how we come and go across international frontiers. You’ll design a passport as your counter and collect visa-stamps from around Tate’s permanent collection.

Creating the Mathematical Universe
Join us to “make the mathematical universe” in a workshop exploring ideas of infinity. You’ll see the patterns that lie beneath the construction of the world itself, and our resident artist/mathematician will help you to create the universe out of felt.

eMotion: Emotional Transitions in Healthcare

Clod Ensemble: Physical Thinking. Workshop and Panel Discussion (Friday 14 June, 15.00–17.00).
Book your place on this event here.
For over 20 years, Clod Ensemble has been making ground-breaking performance work. Let yourself literally ‘be moved’ by the Tate collection. Suzy Willson, Co-Artistic Director of Clod Ensemble will lead a movement workshop exploring the relationship between form and content through movement.

Moving Memories

Creating without Constraint: Arthritis and Art

Migrate Journey
Watch a short film that explores Muslim migration to the UK/East End narrating and sharing the real stories of migration from migrants themselves allowing viewers to learn the facts and understand the complexities of these difficult journeys.

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK's leading research-focused higher education institutions. Located in East London, it has a long history of community engagement and a commitment to education for all.

Tate Modern

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Blavatnik Building, Level 5

London SE1 9TG
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11–16 June 2019

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