What's On
Kenji Umeda: a journey
This display in the Kettle’s Yard Research Space will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside a set of prints and correspondence between the artist and Jim Ede, recently gifted to the Kettle’s Yard Archive by the Umeda family.
Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today
Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings such as Cyclamen and Primula (c. 1923) by Winifred Nicholson in the Kettle’s Yard house, Handpicked: Painting Flowers will present paintings featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Friends-only Hours
Join us for our exclusive Friends-only hours on the last Sunday of every month and visit the house before it opens to the public.
Exhibition Tour - Handpicked
Join us for an exhibition tour with Assistant Curator Naomi Polonsky and enjoy a behind-the-scenes insight into Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.
Early Years Studio
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0–4.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
Studio Sunday
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Exhibition Opening: Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 - Now
Join us to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 - Now. Explore the exhibition after hours and enjoy a drink with friends at our pay bar.
Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Now
Celebrating five decades of vital photographic work, this exhibition will explore Sunil Gupta’s (b. 1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades, exploring the medium’s capacity to be a potent space for making visible and celebrating queer lives
Friends Event: Visit to V&A East Museum, Storehouse and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Join the Friends of Kettle’s Yard for an exploration of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Visit both V&A East Museum and V&A Storehouse with a walking tour in-between exploring the legacy of the London 2012 games which has bought world class educational, cultural and sports venues to East London.