Modern Panic, curated by Guerrilla Zoo founder, James Elphick, returns for its eighth incarnation to hold up a mirror to the twisted psyche of contemporary society, and the darker inner reaches of our own subconscious minds. Featuring more than 50 acclaimed international artists and live art practitioners, whose controversial works explore the surreal, the political and the taboo.
Roger Ballen, one of photography’s most significant provocateurs of our times, has spent more than forty years on a psychological and existential journey through black and white film. His stark monochrome works nod to both the tradition of documentary photography and to contemporary popular culture but are a strange new reimagining of both, heavily laced with psychodrama. The exhibition features both stills and films from his recent collaboration with controversial hip hop group Die Antwoord.
Roger Ballen, one of photography’s most significant provocateurs of our times, has spent more than forty years on a psychological and existential journey through black and white film. His stark monochrome works nod to both the tradition of documentary photography and to contemporary popular culture but are a strange new reimagining of both, heavily laced with psychodrama. The exhibition features both stills and films from his recent collaboration with controversial hip hop group Die Antwoord.
Also featured: poster artist for the ‘Free Assange’ campaign, Sam Hamilton, aka. Toonpunk; Ellie Pennick’s tendentious sculpture of the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May; the perverse creations of New York based figurative artist, Ronald Gonzalez; Emily Robinson’s corporeal reflections on Body Dysmorphic Disorder; the contorted portraits of viral photographer Ben Hopper; Mehreen Hashmi’s reflections on her survival of sexual abuse in Pakistan; the intricate, beautiful and strange illustrations of Iain Macarthur; and Natalie Shau’s literature-inspired, fantastical digital masterpieces.
Our arts programme also includes an arresting selection of short art-films from international artists Anita Zaman, Guli Silberstein, Dolly Sen, David John Beesley, Boldizsar CR, Wednesday Kim, Caitlin Alexandra, Emma Allen, Katia Ganfield, Dion Kitson, Dominic Negus, Andrea Nevi, Elinor Rowlands, Zoe Simon, and Shona Davies, Dave Monaghan & Jon Klein.
Additionally, a radical live art and performance programme will occupy several evenings over the duration of the exhibition:
Panic Ephemeral: Private View and Exhibition Launch - Thursday 12th Oct
An opportunity to meet the exhibiting artists, see the works before the exhibition opens to the public, and experience live performances: challenging puppetry from Twice Shy Theatre; Marnie Scarlet’s delicately gristly Birds; roaming interactive performances from sound-artists Isn’tses; Luke Jordan’s experiments in primal physicality; and Jylle Navarro and Apple Tart’s dazzling Neon Geisha.
7pm - 11pm | £10 Adv
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Panic Sermon I - Saturday 14th Oct
The first of two diverse showcases of riotous acts by some innovative and masterful live art practitioners: Philip Bedwell’s vulnerable and visceral depiction of assault; a morphing twisted vision of perfection from Penelope Harrall; Venus Raven and Lucius Vesperades build a bridge between the worlds of the living and the dead; Campbell McConnell’s undertakes a delicious ritual of blessing; and eerie improvised musical creations are offered by Bamboo Mustard.
7pm - 11pm | £12 Adv / £15 Door
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Panic Sermon II - Saturday 21st Oct
A second evening of radical, confrontational and beautiful performances bring this year’s Modern Panic to a close: world-renowned shibari practitioner Skinny-Red Art presents a dynamic exploration of sexual abuse; Syban opens the passage to Somewhere Else through a ritual of controlled pain; Jasmine Dhingra becomes a personality scrutinised through layers and cracks with a violent liberation; and an alt-drag cabaret challenge to social norms is offered by Melanie Menard.
7pm - 11pm | £12 Adv / £15 Door
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Modern Panic VIII will open its doors to the public from
Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd October 2017, 11am - 7pm daily.
Held at Apiary Studios, 458 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EG.
For the full line up, artist information and the events programme, please visit :
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All art is available to purchase at the gallery's pop-up shop.
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Participating Artists
David Alderslade | Caitlin Alexandra | Emma Allen
Roger Ballen | Kirstin Barnes | David John Beesley
Erik Bergrin | James Boman | Marie Brenneis
Tom Cox | Boldizsar CR | Sam Creasey
Marc-Aurele Debut | Katia Ganfield | Ronald Gonzalez
Deborah Griffin | Sam Hamilton | Mia-Jane Harris
Luke Haseler | Mehreen Hashmi | Alexander Heaton
Anna Henderson | Ben Hopper | Chiho Iwase
Rebecca Johnson | Wednesday Kim | Dion Kitson
Iain Macarthur | Vort Man | Robert Maslen
Marius Matesan | Dominic Negus | Ricki Nerreter
Andrea Nevi | Ellie Pennick | Emily Robinson
Elinor Rowlands | Marc Savior | Dolly Sen
Guli Silberstein | Zoe Simon | Guy Wilthew
Anita Zaman | Shona Davies, Dave Monaghan & Jon Klein
Live Art
Skinny-Red Art | Philip Bedwell | Jasmine Dhingra
Penelope Harrall | Isn'tses | Luke Jordan
Venus & Lucius | Campbell Mcconnell | Melanie Menard
Adam Paroussos | Marnie Scarlett | Syban
Jylle Navarro and Apple Tart | Twice Shy Theatre
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
WHAT: Modern Panic VIII
WHERE: Apiary Studios, 458 Hackney Road, London E2 9EG
WHEN: Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd October 2017, 11 - 7pm daily
PRICE: £3 | Support The Arts
WEBSITE: www.guerrillazoo.com/modern-panic-8
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