Cartographies of the Imagination was a month-long experimental drawing festival held in the RIBA award-winning OmVed Gardens and Glasshouse in Highgate.
Hidden just behind Highgate High Street, the otherworldly setting formed the inspiration for a series of conversations, workshops, feasts and a growing exhibition exploring the world of drawing between the real and the imagined.
Hidden just behind Highgate High Street, the otherworldly setting formed the inspiration for a series of conversations, workshops, feasts and a growing exhibition exploring the world of drawing between the real and the imagined.
The festival took place from 02 - 31 July 2021. It started something exciting - keep your eyes peeled for more!
Archive of 2021 events:
02 – 31 July - Exhibition open (Tues-Sun)
10 July - Forum
14 July - Webinar
02 / 15 / 16 / 25 July - Drawing Laboratory: Community workshops
17-18 July - Drawing Laboratory: Student Workshop
22 July - Drawing Laboratory: Salon
21/25 July - Bookable artist tours
29 July - Foraging Dinner
30 July - Cosmocartos: Late night opening
Archive of 2021 events:
02 – 31 July - Exhibition open (Tues-Sun)
10 July - Forum
14 July - Webinar
02 / 15 / 16 / 25 July - Drawing Laboratory: Community workshops
17-18 July - Drawing Laboratory: Student Workshop
22 July - Drawing Laboratory: Salon
21/25 July - Bookable artist tours
29 July - Foraging Dinner
30 July - Cosmocartos: Late night opening
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Cartographies of the Imagination is a non-profit project, made possible thanks to its kind sponsors and dedicated team.
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