Re-opening June 16th
Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, 108A Boundary Rd, London, NW8 0RH
Open weekdays from 10am - 5pm, Thursdays late until 8 pm
Becoming Gustav Metzger, Uncovering the Early Years 1945-59
Covid-restrictions allowing, Ben Uri Gallery and Museum will re-open in St John's Wood on 16 June 2021 with the first UK museum exhibition on radical artist Gustav Metzger for nearly 20 years; this will also be the first exhibition to focus
solely on Metzger's early works and is accompanied by a major new publication from the Ben Uri Research Unit with contributions from leading experts in the field. Simultaneously, benuri.org will host a larger and more comprehensive virtual exhibition.
Exhibition opening at Boundary Road on the 16th June until the 17 SeptemberMonday-Friday 10am-5pm (Thursdays late, till 8pm)
Follow this link to book your visit to the gallery.
Research Unit 2021 Lecture series
The Ben Uri Research Unit is excited to launch a diverse and engaging lecture series addressing its focus of the Jewish and immigrant contribution to British visual culture since 1900.
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Gustav Metzger, Head of E. Royalton-Kisch, 1950
Courtesy of The Gustav Metzger Foundation
Becoming Gustav Metzger, Uncovering the Early Years 1945-59
Online Events Programme28 April, 6-7pm Curatorial Introduction
12 May, 6-7pm Prepare for the opening by understanding more about Metzger’s oeuvre
15 June, 6:30-7pm Opening event
14 July, 6-7.30pm Discussion panel
28 July, 6-7.30pm International panel explore the themes of ecology and activism in Metzger’s oeuvre
18 August, 6-7pm ‘On visiting Wittgenstein’s grave with Gustav Metzger’
9 September, 6-7pm Insights into Metzger's practice and life
