Uma Breakdown
Earth A.D. Launch event
Saturday 24 September, 4–6pm Video introduction from the artist, 5.30pm

Join us at Wysing to celebrate the launch of Uma Breakdown's new exhibition Earth A.D. a new body of work draws on the artist’s research into the structures and historical context of Gothic narratives, and their creative relationships to time, space, identity and social relations.

The launch is open to all, but due to Covid-19 booking is essential. Transport from Cambridge is available with 'pay what you can' options.

Please book your place for the launch event on our Eventbrite by clicking here.

To find out more about the exhibition please click here.

Event Timings

4pm — Arrivals, launch event begins
5.30pm – Video introduction from the artist
6pm — Event ends, Cambridge transport departs Wysing

Ticket Options

- Ticket Without Transport – free
- Ticket With Cambridge Transport – £8 or pay-what-you-can
- Companion Ticket for Cambridge Transport – free

Please note: Wysing is a not-for-profit organisation. As a registered charity, we are committed to supporting artists and ticket sales help to support our charity mission. We ask you to pay what you can afford and leave it to your discretion. Please keep in mind that there are people who will genuinely need the cheaper tickets and we will have a limited number of those to offer.

Transport Information

Transport for the event will depart Cambridge train station at 3.15pm; arrive Wysing 3.45pm; depart Wysing 6pm; arrive back in Cambridge at approximately 6.30pm.

We will send an email prior to the event with details on travel and what expect on the day.

Bookings for transport close at 12 midday on Wednesday 21 September.

Access Information

- Wheelchair accessible transport - We can offer wheelchair accessible transport from Cambridge. If you require wheelchair accessible transport, please tick the box on the ticket checkout page and we will be in touch by email to confirm arrangements with you. Please let us know by 12 midday on Wednesday 21 September so we can make arrangements.
- A calm decompression space is available onsite.
- The exhibition is wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible parking and toilets are available.

If you have other access requirements that you would like to check with us before booking, please get in touch with John Eng Kiet Bloomfield, our Senior Programmes Curator, at john.bloomfield@wysingartscentre.org and we will be happy to help.

Covid Safety

- We ask you to take a lateral flow test before attending if you can, and do not attend if you have a positive test.
- If you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive please do not attend.
- Indoor spaces will be well ventilated and much of the programme will be taking place outdoors.
- You are welcome to wear a mask during the event if you prefer to.
- Sanitiser points and spare masks are available around the site.

Refreshments

Light refreshments will be available with vegan and gluten free options.

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Commissioned in partnership with FACT, Liverpool and QUAD, Derby, Earth A.D. will launch as an installation in Wysing’s gallery in September and a game on WysingBroadcasts.Art later in the autumn, before evolving and touring to FACT in Summer 2023 and QUAD in Summer 2024.