Pound Coins Hidden in the Galleries of Liverpool
Added: (Thu Sep 02 2010)
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Found a Pound
During the Liverpool Biennial
18/9/2010 - 28/11/2010
By Rowan Seddon-Harvey
Free
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Found a Pound is a creative treasure hunt to find hundreds or maybe thousands of pound coins hidden in art galleries and public spaces during the 2010 Liverpool Biennial.
The Biennial is the largest contemporary visual arts event in the UK, and one of the best attended in the world with 975,000 visits for the last event.
Artist and Found a Pound creator Rowan Seddon-Harvey says “The project aims to encourage giving and we will start by giving to YOU, British £1 coins. All you have to do is find them." Register on foundapound.com and be the first to receive a set of clues.
Each coin has a sticker directing finders to foundapound.com where visitors will find imaginative ways on how a simple pound coin can be used to make a real difference. “Don’t know your neighbours? Buy them a pound of sugar!”
Why a pound? Nearly a quarter of the worlds population lives on a pound a day or less. Spend the pound on anything at all, a cup of tea, a bar of chocolate or drop it in the hat of a busker. Although it's just small change, you could use it to make a bigger change.
Lose a few pounds by finding some pounds. "Our Gallery Walking Tour is a fantastic way to lose weight whilst seeing great art and hunting down our pound coins." Register on foundapound.com and receive a free printable guide, including a map with the best route for fitness, clues to help you find the pounds and information on the artists and exhibitions. Fitness/Health gifts will also be hidden along the way to give you an extra boost.
Sign up for a free sticker sheet. Stick them on your own coins and pop to the shops with some art in your pocket, or organise a set of clues to create your own Find a Pound treasure hunt.
Quotes
“Great idea & the sort of quirky thing that can really grab peoples attention.” Ian Jackson, Director, Art in Liverpool and Liverpool Biennial Independents
“A bold and clever project. Go, find your pound!” Miguel Magalhaes, Art Director and Curator, Portugal
About the Artist
Rowan Seddon-Harvey is a visual artist based in the UK and Portugal who uses photography, industrial processes and found items to create objects and installations.
“I am interested in using web sites and web based services as part of the artistic process and I have a passion for community projects and consider it an integral part of my practice. Running a business with a £1 Million turnover has given me the experience to get things done, and done well.” rowansh.com
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Contact Rowan Seddon-Harvey
18 Nelson Place, London, N1 8DQ, UK
0044 (0)7823322755 rowan@rowansh.com
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