35 Michael Pinsky – Symposium

“Michael Pinsky is a British artist whose international projects challenge the status quo on climate change, urban design and societal wellbeing. He explores issues which shape and influence the use of our public realm to create ambitious and provocative installations in galleries and public spaces. Taking the combined roles of artist, urban planner, activist, researcher and resident, he starts residencies and commissions by working with local people and resources, allowing the physical, social and political environment to define his working methodology.” https://www.michaelpinsky.com/

Michael has exhibited at galleries and created installations throughout the world including Glasgow, Paris, Chengdu, Gateshead, Los Angeles, London and Bonn but in 2001 he created ‘Symposium’ at Wilmington Bridge on the River Hull.

Watch the two films to discover Symposium. Thanks to Michael for the photographs in the gallery below the films which show the installation taking shape and a sketch of the initial idea considering Scott Street Bridge as a possible location.

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