Platform C And Distro 14 Present:

Shaped In Mexico

A Five Day Immersive Exhibition On London’s South Bank, Featuring Trans Latin America’s Best Contemporary Artists, World Renowned Fashion Designers and Cutting Edge Musicians.

8th – 12th October 2014

Bargehouse Gallery

Oxo Tower Wharf

Bargehouse Street

South Bank

London

SE1 9PH

From 8th – 12th October 2014, contemporary art gallery collective Platform C and their sister gallery in Mexico Distro 14, will present Shaped In Mexico: a free immersive cultural experience on London’s South Bank, bringing together over 20 talented and award winning artists, fashion designers and musicians, all living in or inspired by Mexico. The exhibition within the Bargehouse Gallery (a four story warehouse space within London’s iconic OXO Tower), will feature a diverse range of Mexico’s most exciting contemporary artists, many of whom have gained worldwide recognition for their unique visual works, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, film, architecture and multimedia. Highlights will include guided exhibition tours, interactive showcases, Q&A sessions with curator and artists and ‘MexKids & Parents’: An interactive hour-long guide through the exhibition designed to incite and expand the imagination of kids and parents alike.

Shaped In Mexico will feature catwalk shows from world renowned fashion designer Maria Vogel, who’s work has appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Nylon and many other leading fashion titles. The show will also present the work of jewellery designer Mani Malaai, currently captivating the fashion world with her distinctive use of crystal quartz and raw materials.

Music will be performed and provided by innovative electronic producer Leo Leal, an in-demand world touring DJ, releasing music on universally respected imprints including Musik Gewinnt Freunde, Kollektiv Turmstrasse Label, Dieb Audio and Inmotion, and Mexico’s godfather of bass music Ezekiel, making waves across the world with his own take on the genre, gathering support from the likes of Diplo, Buraka Som Sistema, Zombie Nation and collaborating with major brands including Adidas Football and Vans.

Modern but authentic Mexican food will be provided by Mestizo restaurant, a favorite haunt for London’s Mexican creative community.

To experience a multitude of diverse contemporary art, sculpture, photography and film, exceptional fashion shows, cutting edge electronic music and mouth-watering modern Mexican food, visit the Bargehouse Gallery in the Oxo Tower on London’s South Bank from 8th – 12th October: Shaped in Mexico will be a unique and exiting cultural event, to be enjoyed by all who appreciate the arts.

http://www.shapedinmexico.com

For More Information, including interview and invitation requests, please contact A Star PR: 0208 859 4846 /

Rupert Burley hello@astarpr.com and Ian Roberts ian.roberts@astarpr.com 

Event Programme:

9-12 October 2014

Free entrance, Open daily: 10:00am - 6:30pm

Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, South Bank

Thursday October 9, 2014

10:00 am to 6:30 pm / Free entrance

12:00-4:00 pm – MexLounge: drinks and food for sale / Music by Leo Leal or Ezekiel

7:00 pm to 8:30 - Guided Exhibition Tours: with curators and artists

Tickets: £10, free with the fashion show tickets

8:00 pm to 10:00 – MexDesign: a fashion concept (Invitation only)

An interactive showcase of Mani Maalai and Maria Vogel’s designs to the sounds of Leo Leal and Ezekiel, with the option to sign up to a free guided tour of the exhibition.

Tickets: Early Bird £25/Regular £50, Limited Availability

Friday October 10, 2014

10:00 am to 6:30 pm / Free entrance

12:00-4:00 pm – MexLounge: drinks and food for sale / Music by Leo Leal or Ezekiel

5:00 pm - Talk: “A Map, The other Mexican Art Scene” with curator and artists / Free entrance / Register for tickets online

7:00 pm - MexCuisine - An Immersion Dinner

Join us for a night sumptuous Mexican food, delicious and exciting drinks, live DJ music and an artistic live performance.

-- 7:00 pm Welcome drinks and sign up for one of three-guided tours

-- 7:30 pm Guided exhibition tours with curators and artists  

-- 8:30 pm Dinner

-- 9:30 pm The talented emerging video artist Cristina Tamez presents a live performance

All food and wine included/excludes cocktails and beer

Tickets:  Early bird £90/Regular £110, limited availability, purchase tickets online

Saturday October 11, 2014

10:00 am to 6:30 pm / Free entrance

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - MexKids & Parents

An interactive hour-long event that immerses kids and parents through the exhibition. Designed to incite and expand the imagination: dancing, jumping and creativity will be required. 

Tickets £ 10/family - Limited availability. Purchase tickets online.

12:00-4:00 pm – MexLounge: drinks and food for sale / Music by Leo Leal or Ezekiel

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Art Q&A Sessions with curator and artists / Free entrance / Register for tickets online

SESSIONS:

1:00 pm – olgaMargarita dávila

1:30 pm – Raul Cerrillo

2:00 pm - Maria Vogel 

2:30 pm - Leo Leal

Sunday October 12, 2014

10:00 am to 6:30 pm / Free entrance

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - MexKids & Parents

An interactive hour-long event that immerses kids and parents through the exhibition. Designed to incite and expand the imagination: dancing, jumping and creativity will be required. 

Tickets £ 10/family - Limited availability. Purchase tickets online.

12:00-4:00 pm – MexLounge: drinks and food for sale / Music by Leo Leal or Ezekiel

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Art Q&A Sessions with curator and artists / Free entrance / Register for tickets online

SESSIONS:

1:00 pm – Tania Lopez-Winkler

1:30 pm – Ezekiel

2:00 pm – Mani Maalai

2:30 pm – Omar Arcega

3:00 pm – Silvia Palacios, Lorena Junco and Daniela Fernandez