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On 17th October-18th December, Form and Display brings together NewBridge members and neighbours to collectively build and shape an exhibition.
Form and Display, at NewBridge Gallery from 17th October to 18th December (preview: Friday 16th October, 5–8pm), is a collaborative exhibition shaped by the artists, members and neighbours who take part in it.
Centred around the collective creation of a display structure, the exhibition invites participants to contribute at every stage of the process, from designing and building the framework itself to exhibiting artwork and co-curating the final presentation. Rather than selecting artists through a traditional open call, the exhibition develops through participation, with works installed and arranged collectively as the show evolves.
Exploring display as a social practice, Form and Display highlights the often unseen labour behind exhibition-making, from installation and maintenance to collaboration, support and shared problem-solving. Working alongside NewBridge staff and technicians, participants will have opportunities to learn practical skills, exchange ideas and help shape the exhibition from the ground up.
The project also reflects NewBridge’s long history as an artist-led organisation built on collective effort and community engagement. Continuing that ethos, Form and Display celebrates creativity, neighbourliness and the value of making something together, creating a structure that functions as both the exhibition’s subject and its support system.
