Smithfield's artist in residence

摘要

The City of London Corporation and HawkinsBrown recently announced that Larry Achiampong has been appointed artist-in-residence for the public realm redevelopment of the historic Smithfield area, being led by the architecture practice as part of the City's vision for Culture Mile, an area stretching from Farringdon to Moorgate. Achiampong's work includes sculpture, collage and live performance and focuses on pop culture, class and colonialism. It has been shown at Tate Modern, Somerset House and the 57th Venice Biennale. The public realm commission anticipates major changes to the area, including the opening of Crossrail at Farringdon and the relocation of the Museum of London to former Smithfield Market buildings. Achiampong's role will include conducting his own research into the area. He plans to engage with local communities and stakeholders to develop a unique creative response that will inform the permanent design of Smithfield's civic spaces. His work will focus particularly on engagement with black youth and elders in the City and adjacent boroughs, to encourage wider representation and new narratives within the design process.