2022 sees the return of the The Art Bus and KCAW organised by The Galleries Association in partnership with Portobello Radio. In the company of local broadcaster Piers Thompson of Portobello Radio, an extraordinary experience of art and performance on a classic Routemaster Bus, guiding passengers through the backstreets of West London, whilst learning about the rich local history and counterculture. Designed to distil the area’s cultural highlights, the bus tour allows art enthusiasts to connect with local gallery managers and artists. For this Art Week special on Saturday 2nd July, the Art Bus takes visitors around the Public Art Trail locations. It’s hop on, hop off and not to be missed!
Route:
1. Terminus W10 5TD
2. Kensington memorial park - dragons Hut (Kipling Hunt)
3. Freston Road mural opposite Bramley studios (Bolanle's Mural)
Bramley Road (next to Phoenix Studios) Charlotte Colbert
4 Design Museum - Sokari's Homage to Carnival
High Street Ken W14 - Richard Mackness discarded paper bag (huge size)
Holland Park Napoleon Garden - Hand of God by Konstantin Benkovich
5 South Kensington - Exhibition Road (Azarra's big piece dealing with neurodiversity)
6 Sloane Street (next to Belmont and further up to Knightsbridge) - as above
7 Royal Avenue and Duke of York Sq and Pavilion Road - Roman Lokati's The Chelsea Look - 6 sculptures
8 Chelsea Theatre for Maya's install - Quit Patch
9 Earls Court Warwick Apron - Azarra's Stars of Earl's Court
10 Drop off Design Museum
11 Drop Ken Church Street
12 Notting Hill with music stars nominated by locals who came from the area
13 Trellik Tower