Little Simz to curate evening of Tate Modern Lates this month

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Little Simz has joined forces with the Tate Modern and is set to curate an evening of Lates this month.Taking place on the last Saturday of the month (August 31), the collaboration will see the award-winning rapper, singer and actor take over the London gallery with a specially curated evening of music, workshops and conversations.It comes as part of the ongoing series of Tate Modern Lates offered by the art gallery, which gives visitors the opportunity to attend for a free evening of art, music, film and more, “where like-minded people can come together in the heart of London’s cultural landscape”.For one night only at the end of August, the exclusive night will be designed by Simz herself, and will also see her join broadcaster Clara Amfo to speak to visitors about her inspirations and her relationship with visual art.“I’m incredibly excited to be curating an evening at Tate Modern.

It’s going to be really special,” the rapper said in a new statement. “Being able to invite people from all different walks of life into the space to connect through art is powerful.

I hope people feel inspired, uplifted and moved by the experience.”At the event, renowned choreographer and movement director Kloé Dean will lead an exclusive dance workshop in the South Tank, and they can also put the moves to the test with a DJ set that follows, selected by Simz.Visionary artist and stage designer Es Devlin will also be making an appearance, speaking about what inspires her as part of the night’s Art Chats, as well as other leading creatives including novelist Caleb Azumah Nelson and renowned painter, skateboarder & artist Slawn.Other instalments for the evening include a Zine workshop hosted by multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Fiona.