Peckham Platform facts for kids
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| Established | 2009 |
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| Location | Studio B4Q, Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane London, England |
| Public transit access |  Peckham Rye |
Peckham Platform is a cool public art gallery in London. It's a place where modern artists create and show their art. What makes it special is that artists often work with local groups. This helps connect art with the community.
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The Story of Peckham Platform
Peckham Platform started in 2009. It was first called Peckham Space. It began as a project from Camberwell College of Arts. The idea was to have artists create art especially for the area. They would work with young people from the community.
A New Art Space in London
This gallery was the first new public art gallery built in South London since 1891. It was designed by Penson Group architects. You can find it in Peckham Square in Peckham, South London. Money for the gallery came from places like Arts Council England and Southwark Council. UAL also helped.
Becoming Independent
In 2013, the gallery became independent. It was no longer part of Camberwell College of Arts. This is when it changed its name to Peckham Platform. It also became a charity. This means it works for the public good.
Meet the Director
The person who started Peckham Platform is Emily Druiff. She has worked as an artist and curator before. Her work often focused on art that involves society and communities.
Art Shows and Projects
Since 2009, Peckham Platform has been busy. They ask artists to create new art for special shows. These shows feature both British and international artists.
Working with the Community
A big part of every show is working with local people. Artists often team up with community groups. Young people are especially involved. This helps the gallery connect modern art with the community.
Past Exhibitions
Many interesting artists have shown their work here.
- Gayle Chong Kwan created an installation called 'Double Vision' in 2012.
- Filmmakers like Sonia Boyce showed 'Network' in 2011.
- Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen presented '343 Perspectives' in 2012.
- Painter Kimathi Donkor had a show called 'Daddy, I want to be a black artist' in 2013.
- Performance artist Jessica Voorsanger created 'Peckham Heroes' in 2011.
- Ruth Beale's 2014 show 'Bookbed' helped launch the gallery under its new name.
Learning and Youth Programs
Peckham Platform is very focused on art education. They offer workshops and talks by artists. They also hold seminars.
Unique Community Work
What makes Peckham Platform special is how they work with the community. They ask artists to create art directly with local people. This includes young people. Many of these young people face challenges in one of London's less wealthy areas. The gallery helps them connect with art.
How the Gallery is Run
Peckham Platform is a charity in the UK. This means it has a special legal status. A group of people called a board of trustees manages the gallery. They make sure it runs well and follows its mission.
