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.
Damo Suzuki
We were excited to welcome Damo Suzuki (ex Can) on board LV21 on Saturday 24th September to perform a sell out gig promoted by TEA Concerts. The gig also featured Up C Down C (who were Damo’s ‘sound carriers‘ (backing band) for the night) and French Fire Engine. Tickets sold out fast and were first made available to LV21 ShipMates … Read More
ILLW Open Days & The Lighthouse Relay Exhibition
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.
Artist Residency | Public Open Day
After receiving a high number of applications, artist’s network Figure Ground have selected 20 artists to take part in a mini residency onboard LV21. Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, the artists will have the opportunity to create exciting and innovative work in response to the space. On 20th April from 12pm – 5pm the public are invited to … Read More
1st Artist Commission – Andrew Baldwin
We’re pleased to announce that Andrew Baldwin is creating our first site specific commission for the ship. Here you can see him inside one of three midships air receivers removing redundant pipework that he will be incorporating into his sculptural piece.
