Seven interactive, movable sculptures fill our spaces with sound and colour, representing stories of migration, for Refugee Week 2022.
The sculptures are designed to be manoeuvred by both performers and the audience.
Paria Goodarzi and Francisco Llinas Casas respond to contemporary social, political and cultural issues with reference to our society and ideas of identity.
Their work is inspired by the rich history of Southbank Centre and notions of refuge and displacement.
Born in Iran and Venezuela respectively, their work draws inspiration from the lived experiences of migration and diaspora. Their practice is research-based and multidisciplinary, often taking the shape of socially-engaged art projects, participatory art and performance pieces.
Throughout the exhibition there is the opportunity to meet the artists, get to know more about their work and take part in creative workshops responding to the piece.
Co-commissioned by Southbank Centre and Counterpoints Arts
Need to know
You can see Alter at these times and locations:
Tuesday 21 June: 10am – 4pm (Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall)
Wednesday 22 June: 10am – 6pm (Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall)
Thursday 23 June: 10am – 6pm (Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall)
Friday 24 June: 12 – 7pm (The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall)
Saturday 25 June: 10 – 7pm (The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall)
Throughout the exhibition there is the opportunity to meet the artists, get to know more about their work and take part in creative workshops responding to the piece. There are also two performances. Please see individual event listings for further details.
Dates & times
21 – 26 Jun
Price
- Standard entryFree
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