{"id":35101,"date":"2025-01-30T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=35101"},"modified":"2025-02-25T00:27:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T00:27:23","slug":"exhibition-lives-less-ordinary-working-class-britain-re-seen-in-the-stunning-two-temple-place-gallery-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/exhibition-lives-less-ordinary-working-class-britain-re-seen-in-the-stunning-two-temple-place-gallery-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen exhibition in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-07.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll get two wonderful visual treats for the (free) price of one if you visit the Two Temple Place gallery by the Embankment, with both the exhibition and venue vying for your attention.<\/p>\n<p>Set in a lavish, Grade II listed, Neo-Gothic building, <em>Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen<\/em>\u00a0looks to champion contemporary artists from working-class backgrounds, while also encouraging audiences to reappraise the work of underappreciated 20th-century figures such as Beryl Cook and Monica Ross.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-02.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>About the venue<\/h4>\n<p>The building, designed after the Early Elizabethan style, was constructed for William Waldorf Astor in 1895 and consists of two floors and a lower ground floor.<\/p>\n<p>It is built entirely of Portland stone, with the interior <span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0in the style of French Renaissance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It is now managed and preserved by\u00a0<a title=\"The Bulldog Trust\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Bulldog_Trust\">The Bulldog Trust<\/a>, a charitable organization, and is hired out for personal and functions. It opened to the public as a gallery in October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Two_Temple_Place\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/twotempleplace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-03.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>About the exhibition<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>Art has a class problem. Historically, the representation of working-class life has been filtered through the reductive and distorting lens of the middle-class gaze.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Working-class subjects have been under- or misrepresented, stereotyped or sensationalised. Working-class artists have been misinterpreted, pigeonholed, or overlooked altogether.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And, for anyone looking for a career in the art world, a working-class background can present a significant barrier to entry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen, a major new exhibition at Two Temple Place, seeks to explore and address these inequities head-on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By celebrating and reevaluating working-class representation in postwar Britain the show sets out to overturn long-standing misrepresentations, enrich limited and limiting narratives, and trigger fresh thinking about the lives of working-class people, showcasing more authentic and nuanced depictions of working-class experiences and identities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Conceived and curated by Samantha Manton, the exhibition includes more than 150 art works of painting, photography, film, sculpture and ceramics, exclusively from working-class artists and those from working-class backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with Two Temple Place\u2019s role as a major London platform for the UK\u2019s regional collections, the exhibition brings together a wide-ranging body of work from museums and galleries, archives, artists\u2019 estates and contemporary artists up and down the country.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-04.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a selection of photos of the exhibition, and of the venue. They&#8217;re both bloody gorgeous!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-05.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-06.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-08.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-09.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-10.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-11.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-12.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-13.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-14.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-15.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-16.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-17.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-18.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-19.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-20.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was great to see the work of Brixton photographer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neil_Kenlock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neil Kenlock<\/a> included in the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-21.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-22.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-23.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-24.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-25.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-26.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-27.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-28.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-29.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-30.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-31.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-32.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-33.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/two-temple-place-34.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition: Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen in the stunning Two Temple Place gallery, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This splendid weather vane atop the building represents the caravel Santa Maria in which Columbus sailed to America.<\/p>\n<h4>More info<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twotempleplace.org\/events\/lives-less-ordinary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen<\/a><br \/>\n25 January to 20 April 2025<br \/>\nFree admission<\/p>\n<p>2 Temple Place, London WC2R 3BD<br \/>\nTube \u2013 Temple: 2mins, Blackfriars\/Embankment: 10mins, Waterloo\/Charing Cross: 15mins<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday: CLOSED<br \/>\nTuesday: 11am \u2013 6pm<br \/>\nWednesday: 11am \u2013 9pm<br \/>\nThursday: 11am \u2013 6pm<br \/>\nFriday: 11am \u2013 6pm<br \/>\nSaturday: 11am \u2013 6pm<br \/>\nSunday: 11am \u2013 4.30pm<\/p>\n<h4>Join the discussion<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.net\/forums\/threads\/london-art-exhibitions-installations-and-events-photos-and-chat.374789\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London art exhibitions, installations and events \u2013 photos and chat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ll get two wonderful visual treats for the (free) price of one if you visit the Two Temple Place 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