Theo Simpson - Lesser Known Architecture

Spacex, Exeter Phoenix, RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) and CCANW (Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World) come together to present Lesser Known Architecture by Sheffield based artist Theo Simpson.

The project takes place as part of Unexpected, 15–22 September 2013, a new festival for Exeter that takes performance and art out of venues and into unexpected locations across the city. Lesser Known Architecture is an ongoing nationwide research project that celebrates overlooked or forgotten architectural forms. The project documents buildings, structures and concepts that defined their time, inspiring future architectural visions and technologies, and yet remain unknown to the general public. Started by photographer Theo Simpson, Lesser Known Architecture remembers the existence of such works as well as the architects and engineers who developed them.

New photographs commissioned for this presentation of the project are exhibited alongside original works at locations across Exeter city centre commonly used for advertising, such as bus shelters and free standing advertising boards. These site-specific installations allow the public open access to the project, encouraging wider engagement with our built environment.

Printed guides containing information about the artworks, and suggested routes to visit all six locations are available during the festival from partner venues, tourist information centres, Unexpected festival locations and artwork locations.

Artwork locations:
Cowick Street, outside St. Thomas Rail Station
South Street, near Western Way
Fore Street, junction of South Street
Queen Street, opposite Central Rail Station
Sidwell Street, corner of Cheeke Street
Sidwell Street, outside Odeon Cinema

For more information visit http://spacex.org.uk/exhibitions/theo-simpson-lesser-known-architecture-16-22-september-2013/