Through the Looking Glass – Documentation
- Date
- Wednesday 20 Apr 2016
A programme of performances to watch and be part of, curated by LADA for St Helens’ Heart of Glass initiative, a ten year Creative People and Places programme.
Through the Looking Glass featured Marcia Farquhar; Susannah Hewlett and Steve Nice; Duckie; The Institute for the Art and Practice of Dissent at Home; Ursula Martinez; and Joshua Sofaer & Karen Christopher’s DIY project.
“A weekend like no other.” – Patrick Fox, Director, Heart of Glass
Writer, artist and curator Mary Paterson has written a response to the event (pdf) and filmed highlights are now available to view below.
View the full programme on the LADA website
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