Are you aged between 15 – 19 years with a passion for art? Join our youth collective Arthaus to meet our artist-in-residence Gary Simmons and gain behind the scenes access to his studio at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Meet New York-based artist Gary Simmons

• Visit an artist studio to see artworks in progress, learn about techniques and the thinking behind art-making

• Connect with like-minded young creatives and ask the questions that you’re most curious about

This is a free event, but advance booking is required. If you would like to join the event, and become a member of Arthaus, please contact our Learning team at hwsomersetlearning@hauserwirth.com. Membership is free.

About Arthaus
Arthaus is an inclusive community of young people aged 15 – 19 years who share a passion for art. It is an opportunity to meet regularly at the gallery to connect with like-minded individuals, socialize, collaborate and embrace new experiences.

Arthaus meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 4.30 – 6 pm. Follow the Arthaus Instagram for further updates.

About Gary Simmons
During his residency in Somerset, Gary Simmons will be working on a series of new paintings and works on paper for his upcoming solo exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong in January 2027.

One of the foremost artists of a generation which emerged during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Gary Simmons has achieved wide acclaim over the past three decades for his work which explores the politics of race, class and social stereotypes through painting, sculpture, sound and architectural environments. Simmons uses imagery drawn from popular culture to create works that address personal and collective memories. Born in New York NY in 1964, Simmons received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1988 and his MFA from CalArts in 1990, studying under the tutelage of Charles Gaines, Jack Whitten, Jackie Winsor and others.

At Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Simmons’ ‘Untitled (Crow 2)’ (2023) is on view in the farmyard outside Roth Bar as part of an outdoor sculpture presentation across the site.

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Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event for use on the Hauser & Wirth website, social media and in other marketing materials.