If you've ever wanted to learn more about contemporary sculpture, while exploring London by foot, come and join this engaging guided tour of The Line, a public route of contemporary sculptures by leading international artists in east London. Led by modern and contemporary art tutor Chantal Condron, this is the second of two walking tours exploring the entire route of The Line. Part 2 looks at 8 sculptures including Laura Ford's 'Bird Boy without a Tail' and Antony Gormley's 'Quantum Cloud'. NB: This tour involves taking the Emirates Air Line across the river which costs £4 for pre-booked adults, or £5 on the day. The crossing features a sound work by Larry Achiampong. See www.emiratesairline.co.uk Other artists featured include Madge Gill, Gary Hume, Richard Wilson, Thomson & Craighead and Alex Chinneck. See https://the-line.org for details of the route.
Course aim
Are you curious about contemporary sculpture? Come and explore the work of leading international artists on an engaging guided walking tour of The Line, a public route of exciting sculptures sited along and near the river in east London.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
- This is a 2.5 hour tour outdoor talk. It is accessible for users with mobility issues, except for one stretch for which there is an alternative route. Please check the Accessibility guidelines before booking https://the-line.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The_Line_Map_August_2021.pdf
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Recognise at least 4 contemporary sculptures on The Line route.
- Name two key facts about three artists whose work features on The Line.
- Describe one or two aspects that differentiate viewing sculpture outdoors from viewing them inside a gallery or museum.
- Have contributed to your general sense of wellbeing from participating in a slow-paced walking tour.
- Have met other learners and shared viewpoints on the sculptures on the tour.
What else do I need to know?
Please wear appropriate walking shoes, clothing & check the weather before arriving! Bring a bottle of water. Meet at Anish Kapoor's sculpture, 'ArcelorMittal Orbit'. Nearest stations: Pudding Mill Lane & Stratford. End at Star Lane Station (DLR). Download route map at www.the-line.org/map/
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