Performance: Monumentalise, Live!

Enjoy a special evening of performances of movement and contemporary dance, curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling and inspired by his We Are the Monument exhibition at the Graves Gallery. 

You will experience a guided journey through the gallery, where immersive performances unfold along the way. Each performance will be influenced by and respond to Yuen Fong Ling’s short film work Monumentalise (2023), featured in the We Are the Monument exhibition. 

This is a unique opportunity to see this artwork come to life in the gallery space, with live performances from the film participants Poh-Eng San, Sym Mendez and Zoobin Surty. 

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, there are two performance slots available. The first begins at 6pm, followed by a second slot at 6.30pm. Join us for this special evening and witness these works come to life. 

About the exhibition 

Curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling, We are the Monument explores the ways in which the plinth can be seen as a social, political and cultural symbol and encourages us to consider the significance of those represented on, or in opposition to, the plinth. 

As part of the exhibition Ling created newly commissioned work Monumentalise (2023), a series of short films featuring performers interacting with artworks and objects from Sheffield’s collections.