Face Forward

Face Forward is a public art exhibition created by award-winning photographic artist Emma Blau that utilises building site hoardings in the Church Street area of Westminster, which is currently undergoing regeneration. A resident herself, Blau's large-scale photographic portraits feature local people who will be affected by the huge transformations taking place in their neighbourhood. Face Forward was on display throughout 2016.

         

LFA SITE VISIT AND ARTIST-LED TOUR SATURDAY 25 JUNE 2016 @ 1PM

June 2, 2016 1 Comment

Face Forward is a public art exhibition created by award-winning photographic artist Emma Blau that utilises building site hoardings in the Church Street area of Westminster, which is currently undergoing regeneration. A resident herself, Blau's large-scale photographic portraits feature local people who will be affected by the huge transformations taking place in their neighbourhood. Face Forward is on display throughout summer 2016.

ARTIST-LED TOUR |  25 JUNE |  13:00 – 14:00

MEET 1PM BY  THE  ‘CHURCH STREET MARKET’ SIGN ON
CORNER OF LISSON GROVE & CHURCH STREET, NW8 8ED                                                                                                       
Nearest tubes Marylebone or Edgware Road
Bus: 139 or 189                                                                                                                                                                                                   

As part of the London Festival of Architecture ‘s programme of events, artist and curator Emma Blau will be leading a tour of Face Forward where she will be providing insights into the work on display and the production process. Emma will be joined by community leaders and some of the people she photographed who will discuss taking part in the project and the changes taking place in their neighbourhood.

Places are limited, to reserve your place please email: contact@faceforward.photo

This is one of the last chances to see the originally curated exhibition before the building site is altered and these photographs are re-ordered to fit the new layout. It is also market day in Church Street with a chance for visitors to experience everything our vibrant and diverse community has to offer.

Locations: Lisson Grove  | Bernhardt Crescent |  Jerome Crescent

Click here to see the listing for the #LFA2016

The 2016 London Festival of Architecture (LFA) celebrates London as a global hub of architecture. The theme of the London Festival of Architecture 2016 is “Community”, and the festival aims to connect with as many people as possible to demonstrate architecture’s relevance to London and its diverse communities. The festival programme features exhibitions and events organised by London’s leading architectural, cultural and academic institutions alongside architects, designers, curators and community groups from around the UK.

www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

#LFA2016 |  @LFArchitecture |  facebook.com/LondonFestivalofArchitecture

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LFA SITE VISIT AND ARTIST-LED TOUR SATURDAY 25 JUNE 2016 @ 1PM