Archaeologist, journalist and artist Christine Finn opened up her parents' house in Deal last year
and sparked fascination and nostalgia. For architecture08, Christine has taken exploration of the family
home and its meaning a stage further.
Ruins, Monuments and Follies by Nils Norman
Ruins, Monuments and Follies is a new commission by Nils Norman for aspex and Gunwharf Quays. The project addresses Portsmouth’s urban landscape, exploring the changing nature of public space, city design and the challenges of urban ecology. The exhibition will be both in the gallery and off-site including models, sculptures and digital drawings featuring local architectural landmarks, adapted and ‘recycled’ by Norman. We are invited to re-imagine the ways in which we approach our cities, considering how urban life could be more sustainable, the DIY reclamation of public space by local people and the re-appropriation of history. The exhibition in the gallery is accompanied by a series of poster works by the artist in bus shelters around Portsmouth; and a new permanent mural for Gunwharf Quays' pedestrian subway. Artist Talk with Nils Norman Wednesday 16 July, 6pm
Where and when?
Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth
PO1 3BF
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3BF
Additional information: Sunday 10.30am - 5pm, closed Mondays. 31 May - 20 July 2008 Private View: Friday 30 May, 7-9pm
Tickets and booking
Booking for this event is not required.
Additional information: Nils Norman artist talk Wednesday 16 July Free, but booking is essential as places are limited
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This event is suitable for children
Accessibility
The following accessibility aids are available at this event:- entrance accessible
- disabled car parking
- accessible lift
- accessible toilet
- wheelchair access
- induction loop
- guide dogs welcome
- audio description available
