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Monumental Artwork

Discover the power of public art to alter people's perception of the world around them...

Students will investigate how public art provokes awareness of social issues and use a real life example of Michael Landy's Humanitarian Memorial at Gunnersbury Park to inspire a creative response.

This workshop has been developed in conjunction with Key Stage 4 and 5 teachers.

What impact can public art make on people’s emotions and views? What stories do statues tell us about ourselves in the past, present and future, and what should happen to them? Students will be engaged by this highly relevant topic through seeing a range of real-world examples and taking part in this fascinating and lively debate.

Handling Objects

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Students have a chance to handle, investigate and discuss some powerful objects including ones form the museum’s collection. They will see the newly installed Humanitarian Memorial by the artist Michael Landy and consider its effectiveness in themes such as: revealing powerful stories whilst concealing individual identities, and also aiming to engender a sense of both reflectiveness and playfulness.


The students will use this and a variety of different examples of public art around the world for inspiration and then create their own designs which have a powerful message or which celebrate those who help them in their communities.

 

This workshop is also available to be delivered by our team at your school if you choose outreach in answer to the question "what type of booking would you like?" on the enquiry form. The price will be the same as an onsite workshop but with a small additional charge to cover our travel expenses to you.

We can also deliver a version of this art workshop for Key Stage 3 classes. It is called Memorial Mash-up and to find out more about it please enquire.

 

Duration: 90-120 minutes
Price: £150 per workshop of up to 32 children

 

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Highly interactive and hands-on, encouraging active participation throughout. Complex topics were presented in an accessible way...Knowledgeable leaders who know how to speak to teens.

St Mark's Catholic High School

Interesting and topical...The session was pitched very well for the year group.

Villiers High School

It was particularly powerful to see students take part in thoughtful debate about who is memorialised, and who holds the power to shape and challenge these narratives. A timely and poignant experience for all.

St Mark's Catholic High School

    To encourage students to consider how public art can raise social issues and inspire them to respond creatively to themes linked to the new Humanitarian Memorial in Gunnersbury Park.

    Art/Design

    • Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design. 
    • Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
    • Analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work.
    • Understand the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
    • Use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas

     

    • Topic of Concealed and Revealed

    To encourage students to consider how public art can raise social issues and inspire them to respond creatively to themes linked to the new Humanitarian Memorial in Gunnersbury Park.

    Art/Design

    • Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design. 
    • Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
    • Analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work.
    • Understand the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
    • Use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas

     

    • Topic of Concealed and Revealed

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