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Dozens of artworks and newspaper headlines
dating from the run-up to when Britons voted to leave the EU are
on display at the "Take Back Control" exhibition.
The title reflects a "Leave" campaign slogan, but artworks both
in favor of and against staying in the EU are on display along
with the media coverage.
"It's a chance to relive the gut-wrenching excitement of the
referendum vote week through newspapers and artivists," said the
exhibition curator and artist, who goes by the single name
Bryden.
"It gives us an opportunity to reflect on what's happening now
through what happened then."
On display are a "Strong and stable my arse" poster by Turner
Prize winner Jeremy Deller - a reference to Prime Minister
Theresa May's "strong and stable" 2017 election campaign theme,
as well as a mock exit sign reading "Brexit" by artist Guy
Morris.
Other exhibits include "What if Voting Changed Everything?" by
David Dunnico - a ballot box with shredded white, blue and red
paper, and papier maché works of various anti-EU newspapers by
Bryden.
The exhibition, which runs until March 24, is open at a time of
political chaos in Britain just weeks ahead of the date it is
supposed to leave the bloc, March 29.
On Thursday, after three turbulent days of votes, Britain's
parliament voted to seek a delay to Brexit unless it can agree
next week, at the third attempt, to a divorce deal negotiated by
Prime Minister Theresa May.
"I think both sides need to start from a foundation of hope and
excitement for the future, as opposed to this constant bickering
between both sides," Bryden said.
(Reporting by Emily Roe; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian;
Editing by Frances Kerry and Kevin Liffey)
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