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2025

6 February 2025

The Beautiful Game: Exploring Art, Identity and Football

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2025

6 February 2025

The Beautiful Game: Exploring Art, Identity and Football

Book your tickets here

Overview

Score an unforgettable evening with ‘The Beautiful Game: Exploring Art, Identity and Football’ at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery’s first Thursday Late of the Year.

We will be exploring all things football through the lens of artists, creators and academics as Pitzhanger brings the cultural worlds of art and football together in a fascinating panel discussion. With extended access to Pitzhanger’s historic manor and contemporary gallery, this unique event is perfect for both sports fans and culture enthusiasts.

Time

Event

Details

5.00 – 8.00 pm

Pride of England

After hours access to our brand new exhibition Pride of England by artist Matt Small

6.30-7.30pm

Three Lions and a Unicorn: Penalty Taking, Belonging, and the England Football Teams Panel Discussion

Join Artist Matt Small, Art Critic Orit Grit, and Psychological Scientist Robert Vaughan, for a discussion on art, football, and science. They will explore what football has meant to people around the world for centuries, the immense psychological pressures faced by the England football team, and how these challenges have shaped their resilience and strength. £12 General Admission/£10 Members

5.00 – 8.00 pm

Make your own Match Attax
Drop in Workshop

Get creative and design your own football trading cards in this fun drop-in workshop. Customize your cards with players, stats, and designs that reflect your unique style. Perfect for football fans of all ages.

Date and Time

Thursday 6 February 2025
5-8pm

Venue

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Tickets

Advance booking strongly recommended to secure your spot.

About Thursday Lates

Join us on the first Thursday of every month as Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery stays open until 8pm, offering an after-hours experience filled with art, history, and culture. Explore contemporary exhibitions and the historic manor at your leisure, take part in engaging workshops and activities, or simply relax with refreshments from our on-site café/bar.

Each Thursday Late features a unique theme, with opportunities to join talks and premium programmes led by artists and special guests (separately ticketed). A wide range of activities and workshops are also included in general admission, creating something for everyone to enjoy.

For Ealing Borough residents, Thursday Lates coincide with our Pay-What-You-Can ticketing model, making art and culture accessible to all. Simply log in at checkout to access flexible pricing. Advance booking is strongly recommended to secure your spot.

Enquiries

Please contact pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk for more information.

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Contact Us

PITZHANGER MANOR & GALLERY
Ealing Green, London
W5 5EQ
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admissions one hour before closing

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