Ginsberg in London
The Horse Hospital and The Bureau of Lost Culture present a programme of happenings to celebrate the beat poet, thinker, and activist Allen Ginsberg
The Horse Hospital and The Bureau of Lost Culture present a programme of happenings to celebrate the beat poet, thinker, and activist Allen Ginsberg
life is beautiful records presents orchestra 379 | zukö | jaso | clearooo | bianca scout | isaiah hull | siren | hywel pryer {conducted by aloisius} + samara langham & miriam adefris
Far From presents: amateur mud wrestling alongside live music. The original riot grrrl scene called out toxic and abusive male behaviour. We, however, refuse harm by the hand of a man and therefore fight each other to process and rid ourselves of the rage that polite society insists we hide.
Launch event for FIELDNOTES Issue 6, with readings from contributors Steven Emmerson and Kidist Amberber
We are beyond thrilled to welcome back Indépendantes de Cœur for a special chance to see a screening of their SS24 show, CIXI, that took place Paris in October 2023. Clothes from the label will also be for sale and available for pre-order.
readings by Anne Boyer , Nisha Ramayya , Eve Esfandiari-Denney, THE NARRATOR, and George Lynch , hosted by east anglia records
We are proud to welcome Exitstencil Press for the launch of CRASS: A Pictorial History. Join us for a Q&A with Steve Ignorant, Penny Rimbaud and Gee Vaucher.
An exhibition of artworks made by Gee Vaucher for the iconic collective and art punk band Crass
Due to popular demand, we will be hosting a second launch event for Gee Vaucher’s new book CRASS: A Pictorial History. Fo this second launch event, a Q&A with Vaucher will be followed by a screening of a series of her films made for Crass as part of their gig events between 1978 and 1984.
Ambiguity Film presents Hidden History of China, focusing on films that courageously unveil obscured histories, forming the unseen narrative of China over the past several decades.
We are delighted to host a screening Mick Duffield's films associated with Crass
Christ-Figures, Commodity Fetishes, Monsters: The Disturbing Legacy of Lynching Photography in Contemporary Horror Cinema
Join us for screenings of films by Mick Duffield and Crass’s Penny Rimbaud
Launch of the UH Creative Arts' Visiting Writer Programme
A selection of songs, some old, some new, sung by Eve Libertine accompanied by Eva Leblanc on electronics.
Ambiguity Film presents Hidden History of China, a showcasing of films that courageously unveil obscured histories, forming the unseen narrative of China over the past several decades. The Horse Hospital is honoured to host a screening of Shattered, followed by an online Q&A with Xu Tong, the director and Tang Xiaoyan, one of the protagonists.
We are delighed to show For These Who Die As Cattle, a film by Mick Duffield featuring Penny Rimbaud reading Wilfred Owen.
The past, present and future of the city's oldest way of shopping
A performance of Penny Rimbaud's latest recording TOUCH IS HOLD. He will be accompanied by Louise Elliott on saxophone and flute.
We are proud to present Cat Felix Machado’s Temple as the collection of works Sanctum Sanctorum Est presents a vision regarding the oppression of women throughout history in all religions.
Humanity stands at the brink of a new era of automation, poised for a profound transformation. The latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionising our way of life. Both Sides Now 9 delves into the subject using video artwork from Hong Kong, the UK and internationally, delving into the intricate interplay between generative technology and creativity.
We are delighted to welcome The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies for Horrorigins: How the Female Gothic Still Haunts Women’s Homes
To celebrate the opening of Josephine Foster and Alexia Marmara’s joint exhibition, Anew Old Adage, we are overjoyed to welcome the incredible Josephine Foster for a very special night of poem incantations and drawings
Inviting you now although truly, Josephine Foster presents ink poem-pictures Anew Old Adage and as well paintings by Alexia Marmara.
Jesus “Chuy" Aceves and a dozen members of his family suffer from hypertrichosis, meaning they were born with excessive hair on their faces. This documentary examines their day-to-day lives, and their struggle to find love, acceptance and employment.
The past, present and future of the city's oldest way of shopping
A double bill screening: Pub: The Movie (2022) and Ribspreader (2022)
The London Australian Film Society is proud to present The Great Australian Punk Rock Movie Massacre, as two mad, punk-inspired films and three Australian cult legends land at the Horse Hospital for a raucous night of big screen, beer-fuelled mayhem, followed by an in-person Q&A.
Musician and producer Youth joins writers Miles and Pat Thomas in conversation on Ginsberg as musician and muse. Jesse Goodman and Peter Hale will introduce The Fall of America, two albums of compositions based on Ginsberg readings by artists including Scanner, Thurston Moore, Yo La Tengo, Angelique Kidjo and Devandra Bernhardt followed by screening of selected videos from the project, as well as live music from Youth and special guests.
Iain Sinclair & Dr Camila Oliveira Querino in conversation, followed by a live reading of Ginsberg’s Sunflower poems as well as his masterpiece Howl
Join us for By the Numbers: Roberta Findlay, Home Video and the Horror Film, brought to you by The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Stories.
Miles and Iain Sinclair discuss Allen Ginsberg’s impact on the British counterculture. The conversation will be followed by a screening of Sinclair’s film Ah, Sunflower and Peter Whitehead’s Wholly Communion, as well as a sequence of previously unseen footage of Allen shot by Peter Whitehead (courtesy of the Whitehead Estate).
Launch of Pat Thomas’s book Material Wealth: Mining the Personal Archive of Allen Ginsberg, with a discussion between the author and Peter Hale, representing the Allen Ginsberg Estate. Pat and Peter will join in conversation with Rozemin Keshvani, followed by performances from poet Aidan Dun and legendary guitarist Wizz Jones.
Back by popular demand…. we once again are delighted to announce, for the second time, a talk from Roger K. Burton exploring the research behind Burton’s designs for the iconic PX clothing store in Covent Garden, and his work with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren designing their shops World’s End and Nostalgia of Mud.
A rare screening of Vive Le Punk [1993], an exclusive documentary made by Roger K Burton, featuring Malcolm McLaren & Vivienne Westwood talking in depth about their extraordinary collaboration together here at the Horse Hospital on the eve of our very first exhibition, Vive Le Punk. The film will be accompanied by other rare footage and film drawn from Burton’s archive, further exploring Westwood & McLaren’s collaboration.
No city can survive without water, and lots of it, and the history of Liquid London is astonishing.
Join PC-Press to celebrate the launch of FIAT: All Money Is Ours, a book documenting a project by the Slovenian collective NSK State Reserve. With a discussion between authors Charles Lewis and David K.
A screening of short films drawn from The Horse Hospital archive, curated by Roger K. Burton.
Monique Fei presents Le Monique Chic Show: a film screening and first look at her newlimited capsule collection.
Robert Lloyd Parry returns with Casting the Runes: Two Ghost Stories by M R James
We are honoured to host Robert Lloyd Parry’s Gravest Fears: Two Ghost Stories by M R James
We are delighted to present another talk curated by The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies. Just Love Me and Eat: The Romantic Cannibal and Romantic Cannibalism.
The Horse Hospital is proud to present an autoethnographic exhibition by Roger K. Burton loosely centred around his design influences and inspiration of 3 seminal fashion shops PX (1978) and Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Worlds End (1979), Nostalgia of Mud (1981)
David Ellis’s School of Thought presents Concretia, an evening of spoken reportage, illustrated essays & psycho-acoustics on doubt and troublesome rhythms in the former Soviet bloc 1970-80’s. With Philip Oltermann, Annegret Gollin, Stephen Coates, Simon Tyszko, David Ellis, plus a special playlist by Alexander Pehlemann
This documentary is a sobering look at the 11 days of bombings over the Palestinian territory of Gaza during the Gaza conflict and the horror and misery that resulted in the death of over 60 children in May of 2021. Directed by Mohammed Sawwaf and Michael Winterbottom. 1
Kicking off the new year with the 109th Salon discussing dreams and dooms in visions of the future city.
Grand sale of artworks, magazines, posters, vintage & modern clothes, books, and much more from the collected archives of The Horse Hospital and The Contemporary Wardrobe Collection
Search Engine Quartet performing new original pieces by Graham Lambkin, Rory Salter, Sally Plowman, Eli Winter, Worstie, Russell Walker, John Walker & Ash Reid
Search Engine Quartet is Alex McKenzie, Josh Barfoot, Kiran Leonard & Tom Hardwick-Allan
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE TUBE STRIKES - ticket holders will be contacted about refunds
Join us for Myth of Harm, The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies’ first event of the year.
Exhibition by Finlay Clark and Katie Shannon for the release of Finlay Clark’s first solo album + DJs Tomi Rose + Kenichi Iwasa // xmas party // 7 til midnight // FREE
A screening of excerpts from Sophia Al-Maria’s Beast Type Song and Tai Shani’s My Bodily Remains, Your Bodily Remains, And All The Bodily Remains That Ever Were, And Ever Will Be. The screening will be followed by a discussion between the two artists about the impact of Palestinian solidarity on the production, circulation, and meaning of their work. Ticket proceeds will go directly to the Committee to Protect Journalists to support journalists reporting on the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Raft returns to The Horse Hospital this Xmas, bringing a night of simple light, blessings, birthday celebrations, live performances and wassailing – a special midwinter thanksgiving to celebrate everything that continues to grow, defiantly, and again
We are proud to present The Garden of the White Fairies. A performance by Spanish artist La Eslovena
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies ends the year on a bright note Land Down Under: Australian Gothic Horror
The Tom Waits Winter Warmer For the Wounded and Wasted… Join us for an evening of words, flickering pictures, scratched discs and unspooled cassettes, celebrating this most mercurial of American artists in the company of his biographer Barney Hoskyns and photographer and artist Eva Vermandel, hosted by author Travis Elborough