Artichoke
Toynbee Studios 28 Commercial Street
London
London
Greater London
E1 6AB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7650 7611
Artichoke Trust was founded in 2005. We work with artists to create extraordinary, large-scale events that appeal to the widest possible audience. We put on shows in unusual places: in the streets, public spaces or in the countryside.
Since 2006, Artichoke has produced several large-scale events across the country, from London to Liverpool; from light festivals to giant mechanical spiders. Nearly all our events are free to attend, and attract members of the public in thousands.
As a registered charity, we rely on grants, donations and sponsors to fund our events, and run a donors scheme called Artichoke Hearts.
Venue Type:
Association or society, Campaign or initiative
Toynbee Studios 28 Commercial Street
London
London
Greater London
E1 6AB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7650 7611
PEACE CAMP
Peace Camp will appear simultaneously from dusk to dawn at eight of our most remote and beautiful coastal locations. Visitors will explore encampments of tents softly illuminated from within, and hear a soundscape created by composer Mel Mercier, of voices murmuring the great love poetry of our islands set against sounds of the natural environment.
From 26 March, Fiona Shaw is inviting people from all over the UK to take part and create an audible portrait of the nation. Everyone can nominate a favourite love poem to be uploaded, or record lines of love poetry on the Peace Camp website: www.peacecamp2012.com.
The contributions made from homes, schools and workplaces will build a snapshot of the nation’s loves, reflecting the languages, accents and dialects of every corner of the UK, as well as our rich poetic tradition. There is the chance for the recording to be included in the final artwork, and the entire website will be archived for posterity by the British Library.
Where
Cemaes Bay in Anglesey, Wales; White Park Bay in County Antrim, and Mussenden Temple in Downhill Demesne, County Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland; Valtos on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, and Fort Fiddes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland; Cuckmere Haven near Seven Sisters in Sussex; and Godrevy Head, Cornwall.
Website
Toynbee Studios 28 Commercial Street
London
London
Greater London
E1 6AB
England
Website
Telephone
020 7650 7611
