What's on in London: A Collective Archive

A Collective Archive12–15 June 2025Ugly Duck, LondonA Collective Archive is a four-day celebration of artistic practices, shared resistance, and the many communities that have shaped Ugly Duck over the past thirteen years. What began as a temporary project space became a home for interdisciplinary, experimental, and politically engaged work—a space for collaboration, risk, and ideas outside the margins of mainstream culture.We invite you to join us for this final chapter: a gathering, a gesture of gratitude, and a call to collective imagination.Programme:Thursday 12 June – Opening of the group exhibition A Collective Archive with performances by Biogal and Helga Alarcón (commissioned by Bold Melon Collective)Friday 13 June – Performance Night with Martin O’Brien Saturday 14 June – Archive collage workshop, panel talks, live radio show and The Last Dance – a final party featuring Josh Quinton and Tribe Incorporated.Sunday 15 June – Closing performances by Chloé Filani, Puer Deorum and Joy Kincaid.Confirmed artists include Biogal, Blanca Regina, Chloé Filani, Claye Bowler, Elodie Gatacre & Aster Munro, Fiona Albrow, Georgia Semple, Hazel Blair, Ines Michelotto, Jean Cleverley, John Lee Bird, Josh Quinton, Joy Kincaid, Luis M.S Santos, Martin O’Brien, Puer Deorum, Rough Fabric, Svar Simpson and more to be announced.This project is a celebration of what has been possible and what can be done again. A reflection on subversive practices in a gentrified city. Not from a place of mourning, but from a desire to imagine otherwise.This event is the culmination of a community-driven archival project we designed to honour & conserve our legacy of showcasing daring & avant-garde art crucial to London’s LGBTQIA+ community. Thanks to the support of Arts Council England this will include the publishing of a book, a mixed media archive and concludes with this week long exhibition, performances & talks event to celebrate the impact of UD together.*Poster design Alfie Allen - https://www.alfie-allen.com/ 🎟 Ticket Types ExplainedConcession (Unwaged / Low-Income):This reduced-price ticket is for those who are currently unable to pay the full standard ticket price due to financial circumstances. This includes people who are unemployed, underemployed, students, or in receipt of benefits.Standard:This is the general admission ticket. If you are comfortably able to pay this rate, we encourage you to select this option.Supporter / Donate-a-Seat:Purchasing a ticket at this tier helps us subsidise concession and Pay-What-You-Can places for those who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. You are directly supporting community access and inclusion. Thank you. 💛 Community & Support NotesCan’t afford even a concession ticket?We believe cost should never be a barrier. We’ve reserved a small number of Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) spots. Please email [your contact email here] to request one—no explanation needed.Help make our event accessible:Choosing the Supporter tier helps cover costs for unwaged or low-income attendees. Every ticket at this level directly contributes to a more inclusive event.Sliding-scale pricing:All our tickets are offered on a sliding scale. We trust you to choose the level that feels fair and comfortable for your circumstances.Plans changed?If you can no longer attend, tickets are refundable—just get in touch with us.

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