The Shape Open is back and you’re invited!

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Carole Lee Gluttony in the 21st C I, 2019: Abstract, colourful painting of a crowded bar scene with stylised figures and text indicating a city location with live music and drinks.
computer generated image of pink and green neon sign with lit text reading 'open all hours.'

The Shape Open is back and you’re invited!


Our annual exhibition is back - this year titled Open All Hours and hosted by 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, Herne Hill, London. We’re hosting an event to mark the occasion on January 12th 2024 and we’re inviting you to join us.


Reserve your free ticket now!
Carole Lee Gluttony in the 21st C I, 2019: Abstract, colourful painting of a crowded bar scene with stylised figures and text indicating a city location with live music and drinks.

Carole Lee, Gluttony in the 21st Century I, 2019


The show features work from Mike Bamgbala, Eskild Beck, Uma Breakdown, Emmy Clarke, Fatma Durmush, Yasmeen Fathima Thantrey, Charlie Fitz, Paul Fletcher, Lan Florence Yee, Yarden Fudim, Carole Lee, Oliver McConnie, Tracey Payne, Jamila Prowse, Simon Raven, Samiir Saunders, Josie Rae Turnbull, and Diana Zrnic.


On Friday 12th January 2024, 6.30pm - 9.30pm we invite you to join us in celebrating the work of these artists at the gallery in London for an evening of performances from Samiir Saunders and Simon Raven, with refreshments provided. The exhibition will be open to the public from Tuesday 9th January until Sunday 21st January - closed on Saturday 13th January and Monday 15th January.


The event and entry to the exhibition is free of charge, but we invite donations at the bar, where cash is preferred. Guests can reserve up to 2 tickets. If you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can open tickets to those on the waiting list.


Filming and photography will be taking place. We do not highlight audience members in publications which use such images but if you would like to talk to us about this please do so upon entry.


Tickets are limited! If you are unable to attend, we ask that you update your Eventbrite booking so that people on the waiting list can join us in your place.


If you have any questions, you can reach us at info@shapearts.org.uk. Full access information about the event can be found on the Eventbrite listing.


Please note the office will be closed from December 20th until January 3rd, during which time we will not be able to respond to queries. We will pick them up as soon as the office reopens.

Reserve your free ticket now!

Open All Hours will be hosted by 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning but will also be available via a website. You will be able to browse all the artworks and accompanying materials whether you are able to attend the physical exhibition or not. We endeavour to supplement any in-person activities with online material as we can. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.

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