UP Projects

The Performance Programme offers an unparalleled opportunity for members of the public to freely experience site-specific performance artworks by some of the most exciting artists working today, and is integral to LGW’s mission of expanding the visibility of London's galleries and their artists. This year, London Gallery Weekend and UP Projects are also working closely with arts organisation, Peckham Platform who will develop a special performance for the Saturday working closely with Southwark-based communities and artist, Lesley Asare.

Each artist’s performance will be staged in the three LGW focus areas: on Friday 2 June in Central London, on Saturday 3 June in South London and on Sunday 4 June in East London.

FRIDAY 2 JUNE, 2.30–3.45pm

Location: St James's Church Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL (nearest station: Piccadilly Circus, Green Park)

• The Willow Tree by Li Hi Di
• not a centre, but a mesh by Nicole Bachmann
• Heat Generation (prayer) by Minh Lan Tran

The afternoon will be moderated by Rose Lejeune, Independent Curator & Founder, Performance Exchange. 

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Saturday 3 June, 12–2.30pm

Location: Peckham Library Square, London SE15 5JT (nearest station: Peckham Rye Station)

• The Willow Tree by Li Hi Di
• not a centre, but a mesh by Nicole Bachmann
• Heat Generation (prayer) by Minh Lan Tran
•  Lesley Asare in conversation with Nephertiti Schandorf, Director Peckham Platform followed by Body Arcana (“Home-building”) by Lesley Asare

The afternoon will be moderated by Nephertiti Schandorf, Artistic Director, Peckham Platform.

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Sunday 4 June 2023, 12–2pm

Location: Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NU (nearest station: Old Street, Hoxton)

• The Willow Tree by Li Hi Di
• not a centre, but a mesh by Nicole Bachmann
• Heat Generation (prayer) by Minh Lan Tran
• Artist Talk with Li Hi Di, Nicole Bachmann and Minh Lan Tran (approx. duration: 45 min)

The afternoon will be moderated by Bengi Ünsal, Director ICA.

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We encourage audiences to stay to experience the full line up – each performance lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. A limited number of audience seating will be available so we encourage arriving early.

Showcasing a mix of established and more emerging names within the world of performance art, the shortlisted artists were selected by a panel of industry experts from a list of nominations by galleries participating in London Gallery Weekend. 

The selection panel includes Zoé Whitley (Director, Chisenhale), Bengi Ünsal (Director, Institute of Contemporary Arts), Jo Baxendale (Senior Policy Officer Visual Arts and Public Realm, Greater London Authority), Rose Lejeune (Founding Director, Performance Exchange), Nephertiti Oboshie (Artistic Director, Peckham Platform), Emma Underhill (Founder & Artistic Director, UP Projects) and Moira Lascelles (Executive Director & Head of Partnerships, UP Projects).