'Pop-up' projects have become increasingly common in Britain, as the recession leads to more vacant retail premises and as artists become increasingly confident in using such spaces. Written by Dan Thompson for the Empty Shops Network, Pop-Up People is a short-ish report looking at a number of cases of interesting culture-led initiatives in places such as Leeds, Brixton, Rotterdam and Bedford.
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07 February 2012
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It's a short-ish report if you only read the pdf; follow the links and QR codes in the pdf and you'll find an expanded reading list, a glossary, a 'How To Pop Up' guide, a soundtrack, a film and extra content...
Posted by: Artistsmakers | 07 February 2012 at 09:31 AM