Jon Adams: Look About | 19 Apr – 2 May 2012
Look About is a two-year mapping and collecting project led by Portsmouth based artist/geologist Jon Adams in response to Accentuate and the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad in the South East of England. This creatively driven, multilayered project weaves together science and art, digital and analogue, and Jon’s autobiographical experiences.
Read moreTwo in a Boat Exhibition | 17-18 Mar
As part of English Tourism Week two artists exhibit work associated with the River Medway and Gillingham Pier aboard LV21. A free exhibition aboard the historic lightship by University of Kent Fine Art students Charlotte Smith & Martin Towbridge.
Read moreA River Medway Manifesto | 22nd Sept.
As part of artist Stephen Turner’s Sedimental project, LV21 will host free activities on board on 22nd September. These include a panel discussion to explore a River Medway Manifesto and the unveiling of MV08, a surveillance inspired installation with footage from Moonview, a 2008 commission by the North Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership. Graduate artists [...]
Read moreSeaside Sisters’ Souvenir Shop | 29 Aug – 3 Sept
It’s great to welcome back onboard the Seaside Sisters, dubbed “the queens of coastal themed craft” in this review on Vintage By Hemingway, for a week of vintage seaside inspired souvenirs and workshops.
Read moreILLW Open Days Including The Lighthouse Relay Exhibition | 20-21 Aug
The crew at LV21 are once again pleased to be supporting the International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend taking place on 20-21 August. We are also excited to announce the installation of Siren Signal, a sound sculpture exhibition by artist Steve McPherson commissioned for the International Lighthouse Relay and the Folkestone Fringe.
Read moreLight and Dark – Gaz Bray
The renovation of LV21 has continued through the spring months – portholes have been reinstalled, windows replaced and bulkheads removed. Now it’s time to open up to the public once more with an invitation to Light and Dark, a photographic exhibition by Gaz Bray. Opening times: 18th – 19th June (11:00 – 17:00)
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