Thursday 15 March, 2012 - 2am

Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick OBE with Member of Swarovski¹s Executive Board Nadja Swarovski, and Art Plus Chair Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst invite you to support an exceptional evening of art, opera and live performance.

The Gallery is transported into the style and spirit of the 1920s, featuring performances by the Royal Opera Chorus and an auction of works by major contemporary artists led by Sotheby¹s.

With oyster bar, fizz and vintage cocktails, Italian menu by Angela Hartnett with Smart Hospitality, followed by DJs and dancing into the night.

Raising funds for the Whitechapel Gallery¹s Education Programme working with thousands of children and diverse community groups.

Dress: 1920s Glamour

The evening includes an auction led by Oliver Barker, Sotheby’s, including artworks by Darren Almond, Vija Celmins, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Martin Creed, Mona Hatoum, Cristina Iglesias, Alan Kane, Gabriel Kuri, Gabriel Orozco and Franz West.

Raising vital funds for the Whitechapel Gallery’s Education and Community Programme, working with thousands of children and young people each year. Help foster the next generation of artists.

How to RSVP:

• Tickets £145 / £125 for current Whitechapel Gallery Members, Patrons, Associates and Exhibition Patrons. 
• Click on 'Choose tickets' (top) to book online.
• Alternatively please click here to download a RSVP form to complete and return to the Art Plus team at the below address.
  

* Become a Whitechapel Gallery Patron on the occasion of Art Plus Opera 2012 and enjoy three years of exclusive events; including VIP private views and artist talks, visits to artists’ studios, galleries and private collections along with access to a curated international travel programme.

For more information please visit whitechapelgallery.org/art-plus-opera or contact artplus@whitechapelgallery.org / +44 (0)20 7539 3322

Art Plus Opera
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QX
 

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