THE BLACK AND WHITES (Some More) – Free Exhibition by Ben Hopper at the Yard Theatre

14/06/2012 · by Rupert Dannreuther · in art, cabaret, circus, comedy, events, exhibitions, festivals, free, interview, night out, offers

Be sure to get down to the gorgeous Yard Theatre for an exhibition of a brilliantly subversive new photographic talent. The exhibition includes new and unseen works, a selection of Ben Hopper‘s latest commissioned and artistic will transform The Yard venue with a mosaic of 40 something black & white 120cm prints. Photographed in France, Sweden, Israel and the UK, these images are a mixture of contemporary circus, dance, cabaret, candid snaps from London’s leading fetish clubs, neo erotica and tattoos. SCROLL DOWN FOR AN AMAZING VIDEO…

RSVP TO THE FREE LAUNCH PARTY HERE | SUNDAY 17TH JUNE | 6.30PM-11.30PM AT THE YARD THEATRE, HACKNEY WICK | BUY PRINTS HERE

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Ben Hopper: “After changing my sex 3.5 times, meditating for 7 months in the pyramids of Egypt, mastering the stop motion techniques of Jan Švankmajer, running 6.4 marathons in the woods of Mali and having sex with the queen…I am now, very proud to bring you – my 2nd black and white photo exhibition.”

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Teaming up with The Yard, the launch event will have reception drinks, themed BLACK & WHITE cocktails, food,
BLACK & WHITE dress code (encouraged but isn’t compulsory), a raffle to win a 120cm print AND a small cabaret
with some of the performers who are staring in the exhibition.

Hosted by Desmond O’Connor, the confirmed line up includes Charlie Buckitt (of The Late Night Shop Cabaret),
Circus handstand Jonathan Finch, Tom Baker (of The Bohemianauts) and more TBC!

About The Yard Theatre
Queen’s Yard, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5EN / Closest tube: Hackney Wick (2min walk)
Opening hours: 6pm – 12am Tues-Thurs | 6pm-1am Fri/Sat | 12 midday – 11pm Sunday
http://www.the-yard.co.uk/ / enquiries@the-yard.co.uk

Rupert Dannreuther

I am Joint Editor at To Do List. I like free, cheap & offbeat London, especially: cabaret, art, theatre, pop-ups, eating out, quirky films, museums, day trips, social enterprise & much more.

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