Artwork of a vintage wooden house with a tall central tower and weathered facade, surrounded by tropical palm trees. The house appears slightly elevated above ground, suggesting a flood or high water level at its base. Text overlay reads 'Hew Locke, In conversation with Ekow Eshun,' along with event details: '#3 Annual Art Lecture, RIBA, Grimshaw Foundation.'

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RIBA + Grimshaw Foundation Annual Art Lecture: Hew Locke & Ekow Eshun

The annual RIBA and Grimshaw art lecture brings together the interdisciplinary worlds of art and architecture, celebrating artists from around the world and their relationship with the built environment.

Location: London
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 18:30 – 20:30

In 2024, the lecture will be given by Guyanese-British sculptor Hew Locke, followed by a conversation with writer and curator Ekow Eshun. Locke’s work explores themes of colonial and post-colonial power, identity, and the passage of time. The event is chaired by Ekow Eshun, Chairman of the Fourth Plinth public art program and former Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London.

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RIBA + Grimshaw Foundation Annual Art Lecture: Hew Locke & Ekow Eshun

The annual RIBA and Grimshaw art lecture brings together the interdisciplinary worlds of art and architecture, celebrating artists from around the world and their relationship with the built environment.

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