Culture Catalyst London

Please join us for a debate and open conversation concerning the role that artists, gallerists, institutions, architects and developers play in the evolution of London. Creative communities have historically played an integral part in reshaping the economic and socio-political landscape of our city but this has increased apace over recent years. This pattern for regeneration has become a modus operandi for development and we need to pause and reconsider what this means for local populations, as well as internal and external migrants.

Through expert opinion and free-flowing debate we would like to invite you to join us and ask if we are exploiting our creative population for commercial gain. What does the future hold for London’s growth and prosperity if we exclude the very communities that are the basis of its success? 

Speakers: 

Chenine Bhathena, Senior Cultural Strategy Officer at the Greater London Authority
David Bickle, Director of Design, Exhibitions & Future Plan, V&A
Martyn Evans, Founder of Uncommon
Hadrian Garrard, Director, CREATE London
vPPR Architects
With thanks to U+I for hosting the debate.