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I thought a way to approach this project might be to identify a building/place/area that's interesting to different people for different reasons, then all work around that, responding to it in different ways. Whether it be looking at the physical space, the history or the cultural significance, there could be a billion different ways to respond to one central place. This could then culminate in an exhibition in that place that takes advantage of (or caters to) the community that already (potentially) exists there.
Obviously, without actually suggesting a particular place this remains very loose, but people could put some ideas forward in response, and it could even split off in different directions for different groups? What do you lot think?
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P.S here was a suggestion from Claire: http://www.therowanartsproject.com/ironmongerrowbaths
ReplyDeleteHer is the info i spoke to charlotte at the rowan project, she has a photographer who is involved in portraits to go along with her oral histories , but she said to email with ideas....claire x
ReplyDeleteRowan Arts
A Tribute to Ironmonger Row Baths
Click here to download the press release
Through photography, oral history and historical research, this project will explore, document, and celebrate the social and cultural importance of Ironmonger Row Baths in the lives of the local community.
The project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Islington Council and will culminate in a website, book and exhibition.There will also be ongoing displays of material throughout the project on hoardings outside the baths.
"It is fantastic to hear that A Tribute to Ironmonger Row Baths will be going ahead. Ironmonger Row Baths has a long and colourful history. It has touched the lives of a huge cross-section of people living and working near the baths and is loved and well-used both by those living locally and those coming from farther afield."
Loan Tran, Rowan Arts Trustee
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in helping out with the project but would like a little more information, why not contact our Oral Historian and find out how you can volunteer?
Please contact Catherine O'Byrne - Oral Historian:
Tel: 07763004009
Email: ironmongerrowbaths@therowanartsproject.com
I defiantly like this idea a lot, and the Rowan Project looks great.
ReplyDeleteWill do a little research into it and also try to come up with a few suggestions for buildings/areas etc.
I agree, this is definitely an interesting idea.
ReplyDeletewe could even base it on a place like Elephant & Castle, since it's central in all of BAP2's lives.
I like the sound of this idea, my post above is quite similar in terms of basing the final show in a certain area?
ReplyDeleteWe should def meet up and discuss ideas where it could be held and what kind of work we would like to display? XX