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The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project
Joining the Sainsbury Centre’s six-month long investigation into What is Truth? is a dynamic exhibition re-evaluating the most iconic images of the past 100 years. The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project explores the impact and influence photography has had on shaping – and in some cases distorting the narrative of major global events.
18 May- 20 October 2024
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Heritage Open Days 2024: Free Tours
As part of Heritage Open Days, we are offering exclusive tours of the world-class Sainsbury Centre designed by architect Norman Foster. Learn about the Sainsbury Centre and its collection from those who know it best and visit areas that are usually closed off to the general public.
7 September- 13 September 2024
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Why Do We Take Drugs?
In September 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will activate art to address its next big question through a six-month season of interlinked exhibitions and programmes exploring Why Do We Take Drugs? From alcohol and caffeine to ayahuasca and heroin, this season uses art to take visitors on a journey of investigation, inviting audiences to explore the world of global drug cultures from illegal to familiar across one mind-blowing museum landscape.
14 September- 27 April 2025
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Free Family Sundays
Free creative sessions for families, taking place on the first Sunday of each month. No need to book.
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Living Art: Six Ways to Enjoy This Unique Experience
This display dramatically reimagines how we can revitalise the cross-cultural conversations that were established at the foundation of the Sainsbury Centre in the 1970s, as one of the first museum settings that works of art from across six continents were displayed equally and in conversation.
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Can photographs tell the truth? We asked four photojournalists
The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through the Incite Project (part of the What Is Truth? season at the Sainsbury Centre), explores whether an image captured by an individual photographer, choosing one angle, with a singular crop, can show the whole truth of an event.
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Artist Talk: Yuki Kihara and Karen Jacobs
Artist Rashaad Newsome and Philosopher Dr. Michael T. Stuart recently had a talk at the Sainsbury Centre sharing insight into their practices, reflecting on creative applications for artificial intelligence and ideas of authenticity.
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The Camera Never Lies: A Conversation on Truth & Photography with Harriet Logan and Tristan Lund
Part of the Sainsbury Centre’s What Is Truth? season, The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project, is curated by Harriet Logan and Tristan Lund. We hear from Harriet Logan and Tristan Lund on the topics of the show and the founding of the extensive photographic collection.
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Truth Beyond the Frame: Stuart Franklin shares the story behind The Tank Man photo
Can a single photo capture truth? One image which has been the main source of information for a historic event is Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin’s image of The Tank Man. We spoke to Stuart Franklin about the historic event in Tiananmen Square and taking the famous image.
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