Together with incredible local artists and visiting friends working in tandem with Anya Gallaccio: preserve we’ve activated the gallery spaces with specially-crafted soundscapes, scents, flavours and interactive elements to open up new ways of exploring the exhibition and celebrate the singularity of our precious local environment.

With live music and DJs curated by Margate Radio and our music partner ~ East London institution and cultural hub Total Refreshment Centre, it’s not one to miss!

London-based composer and pianist The Vernon Spring combines minimalist jazz with ambient tones, while Kentish musician Yoshika Colwell is a fresh new voice in contemporary folk music. Together, they released a collaborative EP in December 2024 called This Weather.

As part of the Quiet Space in our Foyle Rooms, People Care Planet Care (formerly known as Haeckels) will be curating a scent installation inspired by the natural environments explored in Anya Gallaccio: preserve. The scents will be diffused in the room for you to experience, with low, coloured lighting and cushions – ready for you to unwind.

Alongside this installation, Margate-based multimedia artist and musician Clementine Blue has curated a nature-inspired soundtrack featuring field recordings, creating an ambient space for lounging and reflection.

Artist and somatic & sound therapist Cherelle Sappleton will be running two guided meditation workshops for Turner Lates. Join Cherelle for a participatory voice performance alongside Anya Gallaccio’s candle installation La Dolce Vita and soothing crystal singing bowls next to Gallaccio’s ash tree installation The Inner Space Within.

You’ll also be able to drop in and join a natural pigment painting workshop with Thanet-based artist Polly Bennett, where you’ll learn to grind natural materials into a fine powder and then into a watercolour paint. Using organic and recycled materials, this workshop celebrates environmentally-friendly practices and reflects on the materials in Anya Gallaccio: preserve.

X MUSE (pronounced ‘tenth muse’), will design a bespoke vodka cocktail based on Anya Gallaccio’s exhibition. The first 50 cocktails will be FREE, so come early to claim your cocktail.

Louie On Sea will be serving up more delicious plates. Mixing local and seasonal produce with bold spices and sumptuous flavours.

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Turner Lates is a free late-night social at Turner Contemporary and an opportunity to explore art after hours.