Thin Air at The Beams

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600

9,579 sq m

10

TBA

Venue Overview

Factory Road,
London E16 2HB

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Raw & industrial features
Industrial heritage
Exhibition

Art forms
Immersive
Light installations
Expansive
Exclusive hire available

Private parties
Morning meetings & breakfasts
Awards & dinners
Conferences
Brand & product launches

Revealing the unseen

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Thin Air brings the most progressive names in New Media art and culture to The Beams for a series of ambitious exhibits.

The series opens with a group of installations that explore the intersections between art, culture and technology. Ranging from live-action laser experiments to cavernous light and soundscapes, the installations are compelling, thought-provoking and big enough to get lost in. Featuring work by contemporary artists including 404.zero, James Clar, Robert Henke, Kimchi and Chips with Rosa Menkman, Matthew Schreiber, S E T U P and UCLA Arts Conditional Studio.

Built within 10,000 square metres of the capital's newest major cultural venue, the exhibition combines the post-industrial experiments of Printworks with the large-scale creativity of the Turbine Hall.

Thin Air reflects the values of The Beams: it is exciting, experimental and inclusive. Over eleven weekends the spaces will be activated by art collaborations from collectives celebrating the very best in London’s culture.

The journey culminates in Space 4, an impressive hybrid event space that can be reserved for exclusive use for up to 600 guests.

Host your guests in an unrivalled post-industrial setting, network and reflect. From drinks receptions and dinners to away days and product launches, the space can be tailored to create a range of out-of-the-ordinary occasions.

Floor plans & Details

ThinAir is an immersive experience that flows between the interconnecting spaces of The Beams. We recommend up to an hour and a half to move through the installations, either with a curator’s tour, or with self-guided journeys. Ranging from live-action laser experiments to cavernous light and soundscapes, the installations are compelling, thought-provoking and big enough to get lost in.
At the end of the exhibition, there is a dedicated event space with the capacity for a reception of 600 guests, or up to 350 for a seated dinner. Set in one of the most characteristic locations in The Beams, the space is perfect for curator talks, private parties, breakfast meetings, conferences, product launches and out-of-the-ordinary award ceremonies and dinners.

Perfect for

From opulent Georgian architecture to raw industrial landscapes, our spaces provide unrivalled settings for brand activations. Flexibility is at the core of our purpose, with venues that can be transformed to create the most ambitious brand campaigns and product launches.

From luxurious anniversary dinners in the sky to a warehouse party for all your friends, our venues provide original, impressive spaces to celebrate in. We work with the best suppliers to provide bespoke catering, production and security for events of any size.

We know good food. We work with the industry’s leading suppliers to provide bespoke menus. From hand-cut sushi for 30 to a barbeque for 300, we facilitate the highest quality catering for unforgettable receptions.

Located in East London’s former industrial heartland on the Thames.

Factory Rd, London E16 2HB

Home to the University of East London and the Thames Barrier Park
A short journey from London City Airport
Home to a thriving contemporary community

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