Put on the headphones, tune into the soundtrack, turn the first page. Embark on the journey of a minibus heading towards Bethnal Green that gets lost on the way. Peep into the lives of people as it passes by and immerse yourself into their bedrooms, kitchens, fridges, pockets and minds.
Blending images with sound, puzzles and text, the audiobook gives a multi-dimensional perspective to different stories that speak about the social impact of the 2012 Olympic redevelopment on the lifestyles of a community just round the corner.
The audiobook is based on X Street, a site-specific performance by réaltympanica which will be performed on 14 & 15 July as part of London Festival of Architecture. More details here.
X_Street [audiobook] was devised, designed and assembled by Romanian artists Zoe Olaru and Ioana Paun together with artists Marcin Dudek, Renata Gaspar, Kevin Molin, Mike Picknett and Robert Redmer. audiobook sample
Developed by the Romanian Cultural Institute in London through the Attic Arts residency programme.
When: Friday 9 July, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PH
Free entrance. Booking essential: contact@realtympanica.com| 07915326387 | office@icr-london.co.uk | 02077520134.
