100 Years, 100 Artists, 100 Works of Art

9 - 30 October 2008

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the symbol of London Underground and London's transport system - the 'Roundel' - Art on the Underground have commissioned 100 artists to make brand new works of art that are inspired by the Roundel as a contemporary symbol for a world class transport system.

Reflecting upon a tradition initiated by Frank Pick in the 1920s and 30s, the project presents a unique collection of works that will be permanently archived at London Underground after a public exhibition in October.

The exhibition, which will open at Rochelle School, Shoreditch on 9 October 2008, will present a contemporary vision of one of the world’s most recognised brands. The artists involved interpret what the ‘logo for London’ means to them today, employing the Roundel as a symbolic element of their works as opposed to its more frequent use as a branding mark.

Invited artists are drawn from an international pool of individuals connected to the Tube through its commissioning programme Art on the Underground. The collection reflects the programme’s support for artists at various stages in their careers, from recent graduates to artists with a worldwide reputation.

All 100 new works will be on display for three weeks in London’s East End and a selection of works will be exhibited on the Underground during September and October as posters and leaflets. A further opportunity to see all 100 works will be online.

Art on the Underground will be presenting other exciting activities to coincide with the exhibition, including artists’ talks and events in collaboration with London Transport Museum, on the occasion of the exhibition, ‘The Art of the Poster: A century of design for London’s transport’, which opens on 18 October.

View all 100 works and bid for your favourite

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Supported by:

100 Years, 100 Artists, 100 Works of Art
9 - 30 October, Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 - 18:00

Venue: A Foundation Gallery Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, London, E2 7ES
Download map of Rochelle School (PDF 151 KB)
Nearest underground station: Liverpool street and Old street

• London Transport Museum
• Arts Council England

For more information or to contribute an idea - contact Art on the Underground.
email: art@tube.tfl.gov.uk
call 020 7027 8694

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