Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
Encounter hidden figures, a ship floating on the London skyline and a walk-in encyclopaedia of lost pioneers in this vivid, exuberantly inventive exhibition.
Need to know
There is a preparation story available for audience members who may benefit from preparing for the exhibition.
View the preparation story
Reviews
‘imaginative show [that] delights’
Evening Standard
‘art that sizzles with life’
The Guardian
‘enthralling’
The Observer
‘an enthralling show, boldly inventive … It’s one of the most powerful exhibitions I’ve been to in a long time.’
London Live
Selected works
Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere is kindly supported by the Exhibition Supporters’ Group: The Form Foundation; Max and Monique Burger and the TOY Family; Perrotin; Marian Goodman Gallery; Bridgitt and Bruce Evans; Mark Wadwha & 180 Strand; Burke Family Foundation; Mary and Daniel James; Tristin and Martin Mannion, Boston, MA; Simon Morris and Annalisa Burello; Sarah Cannon; Catherine Walsh; David Maclean; and those who wish to remain anonymous.
The public programme is kindly supported by the U.S. Embassy London. Additional support for the exhibition’s outdoor public artwork is provided by VIA Art Fund, and Glenstone Museum provided crucial funding for the exhibition catalogue.
Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
18 Jun – 1 Sep 2024
Tue – Fri, 10am – 6pm
Sat, 10am – 8pm
Sun, 10am – 6pm
Closed Mon
Standard entry
from £18 / Members & under-12s free*
* No booking fee
Book as early as you can to ensure the best choice of tickets. Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.
Concessions
Concessions available for full-time students, Lambeth residents, under-30s and recipients of Universal or Pension Credit, Tue – Fri & after 5pm on Sat.
Not available during the final week of the exhibition.
Limited availability
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This event is held at the Hayward Gallery Southbank Centre
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Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 6pm
Saturday, 10am – 8pm
Sunday, 10am – 6pm
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Food & drink
Offering sandwiches, salads, cakes and coffee, Hayward Gallery Cafe is the perfect spot for a pre-exhibition energy boost or a post-visit drink.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.
Dive Deeper
Explore the work further with insights from artists and curators
Articles & video
Art, identity and the Arctic: exploring Bain Town with Tavares Strachan
Spend a day with artist Tavares Strachan in his hometown of Bain Town, Nassau, Bahamas.
Tavares Strachan: ‘There’s something nice about materialising the absurd’
Enjoy an insight into the Hayward Gallery exhibition Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere from the artist himself.
5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
An introductory guide to artist Tavares Strachan and his Hayward Gallery exhibition, Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere.
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