Curated by Gareth Evans, this series of conversations continue Estuary 2021's investigation into the deep and layered history of our place and its connections to current social and political concerns, both here in the UK and overseas.
'Identity' is a new film and audio work, written and produced by Cohesion Plus working with 42 South Films, examining what makes us who we are, looking at how things like race, faith, immigration, the arts and sport shape our identities.
Rachel Lichtenstein joins Iain Sinclair and Gareth Evans to talk about her research connecting Jewish history from her home in the Thames Estuary, to London, Europe and the Caribbean Island of Barbados.
An exhibition focusing on the Typography of the seaside – including a guest lecturer talk on 27 May 2021 ending in a private view.
Estuary Live Lounge 1: Iain Sinclair and Rachel Lichtenstein join Gareth Evans to talk about their current projects and shared love of the estuary
This exhibition will explore the estuary’s role not only in a historical/militaristic sense, but also as a borderline, as a frontier in ongoing conflicts such as climate change and development.
A spoken word piece for four voices, activated live by local participants near/on the beach at around sunset over eight evenings in Margate and Whitstable.
Taking its inspiration from Heraclitus’ proverb, 'No man ever steps in the in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man,’ this writing workshop considers how the estuarine landscape might inspire new poetry and prose.
Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Creative Arts and Industries Student Showcase
Canvey Island was drained and embanked by the Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden in the 17th century. Numerous Dutch workers and their families settled here and they built rather unusual octagonal cottages of which two still survive.One cottage, in…
Anna Falcini will present daily findings from a site-specific residency at one of the few remaining decoy ponds on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent.
Elmley is a place to escape into nature, whether that be for the day or overnight. It is a vast wilderness with a spectacular landscape, soul-stirring skies and breathtaking wildlife.
