Pictured: Kinetika’s bloco, comprised of musicians and dancers, surprised the opening audience by processing down City Hall’s circular ramp. The costumes, designed by Ali Pretty, are part of a carnival project entitled Imagination: Our Nation. (Photos: Amie Ferris-Rotman)
- >> September 10-October 19, 2007: Wire sculptures by carnival artist Carl Gabriel
. . at the Unicorn Theatre. - >> Night Carnival at the Thames Festival: Sunday, September 16, 2007.
- >> September 26-October 30, 2007: Full exhibition open at City Hall.
. . Open Monday-Friday from 10am to 7pm. - >> Meet the Artists (sessions are from 5-7pm at City Hall):
. . Tuesday, October 9th: Carl Gabriel
. . Tuesday, October 16th: Ali Pretty
. . Wednesday, October 24th: Lawrence Noel
Exhibition Opening: September 26
The exhibition opened in true carnival style. Metronomes Steel Band entertained guests Michael Campbell, from City Hall’s Culture Team, welcomed guests. Artist and playwright Michael McMillan was the emcee and acknowledged the artists and exhibition team while actor Colin Salmon spoke about the importance of carnival in his life. The drums sounded and Kinetika’s bloco and performers danced down the ramp in an exhilarating display of carnival art. The exhibition takes place on three levels in City Hall located on the Thames directly across from the Tower of London.
Further activities in the ‘Cluster of Events’ include workshops for schools and community groups in September through October. Please contact Lindsay Jowitt, the Education Project Co-ordinator, at lindsay@offcutts.com. Guided tours are also available to groups. Please contact carnival.e.g@gmail.com with your requests.
>> Notting Hill Carnival: Carnival Sunday/Monday, August 26 & 27, 2007.
| City Hall | Unicorn Theatre |
| Greater London Authority | 147 Tooley Street |
| The Queen's Walk | More London |
| More London | Southwark |
| London SE1 2AA | London SE1 2HZ |
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