Peacock is the leading contemporary visual arts organisation in Aberdeen and the NE of Scotland, bringing artists and the public together through exhibitions‚ events‚ talks‚ residencies‚ film screenings‚ gigs and workshops to make and present art in exciting and innovative ways.
What If?
19 January - 20 February, 2010
Exploring ideas for Union Terrace Gardens and the Denburn Valley
Exhibition runs 20 January - 20 February, Peacock Visual Arts
What If? by Edgar Gonzalez
Peacock has had its designs for a new £13m art centre in the Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens ready for almost two years. Full planning permission has been granted and 75% of the funding is in place. ACSEF is currently holding a public consultation on their idea to replace the gardens with a City Square, costing up to £140m, with £50m of funding in place so far.
What if ACSEF’s idea and Peacock’s design could co-exist? What if all resources were pulled together? Aberdeen could evolve without losing its heritage.
Come and see for yourself how various options of co-existence are explored, with respect to the historic gardens and Aberdeen's natural valley.
A series of talks and events will run throughout the exhibition. Details to follow.
View the online booklet here.
See images from the launch night on our flikr site.
Image courtesy of Donnie Ross