The Traumatic Surreal

Marking the centenary of Surrealism, The Traumatic Surreal explores the appropriation and development of surrealist sculptural traditions by women artists in German-speaking countries after World War II.

Co-curated with Professor Patricia Allmer (University of Edinburgh) and based on her book The Traumatic Surreal, the exhibition brings together work by Renate Bertlmann, Birgit Jürgenssen, Bady Minck, Meret Oppenheim, Pipilotti Rist, Ursula (Schultze-Bluhm) and Eva Wipf to explore their potent and multiple critiques of patriarchy. 

Radical Politics/Radical Painting: Emma Novello’s portrait of Richard Cobden

This event investigates the radical context of Emma Novello’s portrait of the politician Richard Cobden, painted in Paris in 1861.

Join Professor Simon Morgan (Leeds Beckett University) and Dr Rebecca Wade (Special Collections and Galleries, University of Leeds) for a pair of talks related to Emma Novello’s portrait of the politician Richard Cobden, accompanied by a pop-up display from the Novello Cowden Clarke Collection.

DECOFIT - Dance Fitness Class (Disco, Rodeo & Cardio)

Looking to transform your fitness routine? Join DECOFIT. High energy exercise that blends disco, rodeo and cardio moves to create a workout that feels like a party!

Get lost in the music, let your inhibitions go and come and join our weekly disco!!

Weekly price - £8.50

5 WEEK CLASS PASS £37.50 - 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 09/12 & 16/12 (saving you £5)

Reserve your place via email decodance@outlook.com or our social media, spaces are limited!!! 

Hansel & Gretel

Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet's brand-new children's ballet Hansel & Gretel.

In this reimagined classic, Hansel and Gretel take a walk through the woods, unaware of the damage they leave behind. But when they get lost, they meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we can all better look after the planet - and have some fun along the way!

Lunchtime Conversation w/ Annabelle Richmond-Wright

For the majority of exhibitions at BasementArtsProject we run a 'Lunchtime Conversation' in which the exhibiting artist is invited to a home cooked community meal around the kitchen table.

We only ever offer 10 tickets -all of which are free - as that is all I can fit around the table comfortably.

Get to know the artist and chat about Art, Life, The Universe and so much more...

Raga@7 Mishra

In 2022, global-folk band Mishra met international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi. Out of a blossoming musical friendship, they began a collaborative project that takes the soul-stirring euphoria of Deepa's Sufi singing as a starting point, and weaves in the threads of Mishra's UK folk and Indian classical influences.

Their joyous performances are a journey of contrasts, from hand-clapping trance-like sufi songs to spacious stillness and reflection. Their debut collaborative album explores the meeting point of two musical worlds and is set for release in autumn 2025.

 

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