In these last days of the Elephant Shopping Centre, before it is cleansed of working-class traders and shoppers, it is important to remember the 7-year artwashing campaign by "award winning" socially engaged artists, The People's Bureau, on behalf of the developers...
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People's Bureau (Sajovic, Davies & Butler) were sponsored by property developers Delancey & supported by Tate Modern, Southwark Council, Arts Council England & London College of Communication (Sajovic's employer). All have vested interests in gentrification of E&C.
2/6 – bei South Gosforth Metro Station
2/6 – bei South Gosforth Metro Station
People's Bureau made a film & won prestigious awards on the back of the harvested "cultural capital". They called it "Unearthing Elephant".
There is little difference between this work & that of past colonial explorers.
Artwashing always serves as false testament.
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There is little difference between this work & that of past colonial explorers.
Artwashing always serves as false testament.
4/6 – bei South Gosforth Metro Station