The Docklands photo-murals

Dunn, P. and Leeson, L. 2007. The Docklands photo-murals. in: Bradley, W. and Esche, C. (ed.) Art and social change: a critical reader UK Tate Publishing in Association with Afterall. pp. 245-248

Chapter titleThe Docklands photo-murals
AuthorsDunn, P. and Leeson, L.
EditorsBradley, W. and Esche, C.
Abstract

Discusses the work of the Docklands Community Poster Project (1981-95) in particular the 'Changing Picture of Docklands' Photo-murals - a series of 18ft x 12ft billboads on 6 sites in London's Docklands that changed gradualy, like a slow animation process.

KeywordsArt, social, change, activism
Book titleArt and social change: a critical reader
Page range245-248
Year2007
PublisherTate Publishing in Association with Afterall
Publication dates
Published2007
Place of publicationUK
ISBN978854376268

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