Port City: On Mobility and Exchange Exhibition

Port City is an international touring project, addressing issues of global migration, trade and contemporary slavery. At Arnolfini it will take the form of a gallery-based exhibition accompanied by ‘off-site’ projects and a programme of live art and film. Related events include artists’ residencies, artist-led walks and an online writing project.

Over twenty artists will be participating in this large-scale project, presenting work that explores issues of trade and mobility, interrogating ideas such as the ‘fortification’ of Europe, and exploring the histories and contemporary realities that have shaped port cities. Central to the project is the idea of a port city as a symbolic site of cultural exchange. Traditionally ports have been seen as gateways to a wider world, representing a point of contact and exchange with different countries and cultures, facilitating the movement of people as well as goods and ideas. However in an era of globalisation, port cities have ceased to have such territorial allegiances, becoming simply trading points on a worldwide network.

Venue

Arnolfini, Harbourside

Dates

Exhibition Dates 15 Sep 2007 - 11 Nov 2007

Road Directions

From M32: Follow signs to the City Centre. At large roundabout, take 1st exit onto Haymarket .Keep to the left and you will come to The Centre, Cenotaph and water feature. Keep in the left lane until you have to filter left onto Baldwin Street. Take 2nd right onto Queen Charlotte Street then 1st left. At river turn right . At the end take the 2nd exit off the mini roundabout onto The Grove (look for the Severnshed and Riverstation bars). Arnolfini is at the end of The Grove

Public Transport Directions

Arnolfini is a 15 minute walk from Templemeads railway station. A taxi rank can be found outside the station.

Most city centre bus services stop within walking distance of Arnolfini. The nearest stops are at The Centre and Queen Square. Marlborough Street Bus Station is 15 mins walk away.

For more information on trains call +44(0)8457 484950
For more information on buses call +44(0)117 955 3231 or +44(0)870 6082608

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Event

Accessibility

• Ramp/Level Access

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant