Transport for London (TfL) has announced five new commissions, including a large-scale mural by British painter Hurvin Anderson for Brixton Underground station.
It will be the tenth in a series of annual commissions that responds to the rich history of murals in Brixton from the 1980s, and the wider social and political history of mural making.
By Caroline Walker (Image: Supplied)
Justine Simons, deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, said: “For two and a half decades, Art on the Underground has shown how public art can bring joy, spark conversation and connect our communities.
“This year we have five new commissions to look forward to, which are sure to enrich our journeys and amplify untold stories that celebrate the diversity and resilience of our capital.
By Phoebe Boswell (Image: Supplied)
“From Hurvin Anderson bringing his renowned style to Brixton to Phoebe Boswell being inspired by local Black swimming communities, these works will entertain and delight, as we build a better London for everyone.”
Since its conception in 2000, Art on the Underground has commissioned site-specific works on the TfL network that examine themes of community, space and place.
In addition to Anderson’s mural, new works will appear at stations including Bethnal Green, Notting Hill and Stratford throughout the year.
By Ain Bailey (Image: Supplied)
Artist Phoebe Boswell will debut a large-scale photographic artwork in March at Bethnal Green and Notting Hill, focusing on Black swimming communities.
Ellen Gallagher, an American artist, will design the 42nd edition of the pocket Tube map, exploring themes of colonial landscapes and subterranean waterways.
Ain Bailey, a London-based composer, will create an audio artwork for Waterloo station, reflecting on lost cultural venues and the changing urban landscape.
By Ellen Gallagher (Image: Supplied)
In September, Scottish painter Caroline Walker will produce a piece for Stratford station that highlights the experiences of women working night shifts on the TfL network.
Eleanor Pinfield, head of Art on the Underground, said: “Art on the Underground continues to bring remarkable artists to London, reframing public space and our interactions within it.
“We also mark our tenth artwork in the remarkable series at Brixton station, works that go some way to capture the multifaceted nature of Brixton over time.”
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