I’ve written about the complex artwashing activities of Isle of Man registered V22 PLC and its “group” of associated companies before, first here, then an interlude, then a second piece here. This blog post seeks to reveal some of the interrelated layers of complexity involved in the artwashing of London’s art studios, regeneration areas, communities, ex-libraries and public buildings. It presents information and research. It does not claim that anything illegal is happening. It does, however, reveal links and interests way beyond the art world and, for that matter, London. This is, for me, is perhaps the most intricate form of artwashing I’ve encountered. There are links to alleged tax avoidance, scandals and corporate vested interests. Nothing illegal but perhaps, I suggest, unethical. This is transnational artwashing. All of the information presented here is publicly available. There is more to come…
Month: June 2017
Artwashing: Social Capital & Anti-Gentrification Activism
This is the text from my presentation delivered at Kings College London on Tuesday 13th June 2017. It discusses artwashing, social capital, socially engaged art and anti-gentrification activism. In the talk/text, I attempt to define five forms of artwashing and suggest that 'community artwashing' is the most pernicious and deceitful. The paper is derived and developed from elements of my PhD research.
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