February 20, 2008
From 24 Hour Musuem:
With its bold 1960s styling, Leeds International Pool has been loved and loathed by local people in equal measure, but now, prior to a major redevelopment, it is to be transformed into an iconic temporary artwork.
The pool has been a controversial building and an integral part of the cityscape of Leeds for the past four decades; now the disused sports complex is to become the site of an ambitious installation created by acclaimed international artists and architects OSA (Office for Subversive Architecture).
OSA are hosting The Accumulator, which will transform the building into a virtual water collector via a huge textile funnel in the building’s central glazed roof space.
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I visited the exhibit today with J L M & a colleague, worth a visit, but I think it will be far better at night. Photos to follow once the roll is developed.
Comment by BennehBoy — February 22, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
[...] As an example, take a look at the photograph of Ben below. Whilst the group were on the move from Leeds International Pool to another favoured location Ben told me that he had been tattooed with a parkour emblem. Now for [...]
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