The Living Memorial to Ken Saro-Wira by Sokari Douglas Camp, CBE, outside the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham, London, UK.
Inscription around bus says: " I accuse the oil companies of practising genocide against the ogoni". "The Bernie Grant Arts Centre is a £15 million purpose built multi-arts centre which includes a 274 seat auditorium, studio/rehearsal space, café/bar, enterprise centre and open spaces. It is located next to the Town Hall in Tottenham, North London. The centre was designed by David Adjaye and opened in September 2007. “The BGAC aspires to be a nationally and internationally recognised centre for the development of diverse cultural and creative practitioners, which has a demonstrably positive impact on the quality of life of local communities. The vision of the centre as an organisation dedicated to making a substantial contribution to the social and economic regeneration of Tottenham is a key objective of the organisation.” The centre organises performances, exhibitions, films, courses and festivals. It also houses and supports and number of start-up creative enterprises in its purpose-built Enterprise Centre - with 20 units. it is funded by the London Borough of Haringey and the Arts Council. It is named in honour of Bernie Grant, MP, who represented the area and was an iniative started before his death in 2000, through which he aspired to create "a unique showcase for international multicultural talent."" Wikipedia entry
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Location: Town Hall Approach Rd London N15 4RX
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
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