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Watermans London 2012 Open Weekend on 25 - 26 July free public events

Posted by Watermans Art Centre on Jul 16, 09 05:35 PM in What's On

Watermans London 2012 Open Weekend on 25 - 26 July invites you to participate in a collective conversation about the future.
Watermans, London's premier venue in West London, is hosting a number of free events that asks the public to imagine their ideal future world and shape it in foam and Lego!
The Power of 8 is a new collaborative project where eight people from different walks of life work together to conduct a public discussion about their individual aspirations for a desirable future. Come and join this team of artists in the gallery, harness your creative spirit, and contribute to this exchange in two free workshops to be held from 1pm - 4pm on both days.
Bring an object with you or an image from the internet that in some way represents your personal aspiration for the future. For more information on the collaborators visit http://powerof8.org.uk
To book for the Power of 8 workshop just drop in on the day or contact the Box Office on 020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk

As part of the build up to the Olympic Year 2012, we will be showcasing 'work -in-progress' artistic projects scheduled as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Artist, Cecile Trijssenaar is creating a video wall installation, The Good Neighbour, that explores how the ethos of the Games is conveyed through the narratives and changing identities of the people from the 204 Olympic participating nations who have made their home in West London.
Constantine Gras is undertaking a three year project connecting the rivers, canals and wetland features of West London's waterways, in Water - Way of Life. The first part -- Tales of River Brent, by Jo Roberts, explores stories generated by artifacts by walks along this river.
Both these projects are commissioned by Western Wedge, a partnership between the seven local authorities in West London, supported by Arts Council England who work together to enable a strategic approach to arts and culture in the sub-region. For more information visit: www.westernwedge.org.uk
London 2012 Open Weekend will take place every year in July until the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is supported by BP, the Premiere Partner of the Cultural Olympiad, and enables everyone to share in the excitement of the Games, be inspired to get involved and try something new!
Watermans London 2012 Open Weekend is creating a wide platform of public participation in the ethos and sprit of the Games. Visit www.london2012.com for further details.

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