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Blake's Lambeth
Video by Fernand Pena of the Blake mosaics in Centaur Street.
Southbank Mosaics are leading the way in turning the area around where William Blake lived, in Hercules Road, into Blake’s Lambeth. With two mosaic translations of his work outside Waterloo station, twenty four mosaics in Centaur street, four ceramic plaques of interpretations, ten sound boxes and seven mosaics in Carlisle Lane, the neighbourhood is gradually being enhanced with visual images from his Lambeth works. William Blake wrote in 1809 that he wanted to see his work enlarged and put into public space.
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, run by Southbank Mosaics in partnership with Southbank Sinfonia and the Futures Theatre Company, Blake's Lambeth is half way through a ten year programme which will extend into Virgil Street and along Carlisle Lane. The mosaics will be seen by over an estimated 30,000 people a year and are designed to create a deeper understanding of his work amongst local people and visitors who may not be aware of this very influential artist’s local links. The project will have real benefits for Lambeth’s multicultural community, broadening the understanding of Blake’s work and keeping his legacy alive for everyone to learn about. Although he lived from 1757 to 1827, Blake resonates with contemporary culture because of his principled independance, interests in feedom, and his strong belief that all are equal and united. Link to BBC London article
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