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| Established | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | 1 Westbury Crescent, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 3RZ |
| Type | Art gallery. Garden. |
| Curator | Malcolm Atkins |
| Website | https://www.westburypeoplesgallery.co.uk/site/about/ |
The Westbury People's Gallery (WPG) is an outdoor art gallery and garden in Cowley, Oxfordshire in the city of Oxford, England. Founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the WPG holds outdoor cultural events in the city of Oxford. It's current curator and founder is muscician Malcolm Atkins.[1][2]
In 2022 the WPG entered into a partnership with the newspaper West England Bylines and erected a billboard outside the WPG's main enterance containing issues of the Byelines.[3]
The WPG has previously been featured in. Oxfordshire Artweeks[4] and in 2022 was working together the Green Arts Oxfordshire Network. The WPG's manifesto was published in 2022.[5]
Sticking out of the main building of the WPG is a surfboard, installed in memory of Bill Heine, the owner of the Headington Shark.
Ship of Fools
[edit]The museum came to the attention of local media in Oxford after a mural titled Ship of Fools, depicting politicians Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and Jacob Rees-Mogg, was painted by artist Alex Singleton on the grounds of the WPG.[2]
References:
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- ^ "Musician creates song poking-fun of Brexit for next years Eurovision". Oxford Mail. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ a b "Giant mural of Boris Johnson on Oxford home part of art installation". Oxford Mail. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Westbury People's Gallery". Oxfordshire Artweeks. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Westbury People's Gallery". Oxfordshire Artweeks. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Atkins, Malcolm (2022-04-03). "Westbury People's Gallery manifesto". West England Bylines. Retrieved 2024-05-24.