Photographing the Collection

by 52 Weeks of Art

2nd July

Andy Mckeown and David Harper have begun recording and photographing the Samuel Johnson Birthplaces collection of original artifacts. Sound recordings was kindly undertaken by councillors including the mayor and by local actor and writer David Titley.

Samuel Johnson Collection Day

by 52 Weeks of Art

May 2nd

Over 120 people came along to the first of our collection days for the Son et Lumiere Event. The 2 day projection project will involved artists Peter Walker, Andy McKeown and David Harper produce 2 evenings of light and sound projected upon the Birthplace of the great Lichfield lexicographer Samuel Johnson. The collection day offered the opportunity to add a contribution to a collection stream alongside have their faces included in a file of local people which will form part of the event. Celia Houghton, arts officer for Lichfield was also on hand to offer art activities for children to add their own piece of art to the project.

Son et Lumiere Test

by Peter Walker Email

Tercentenary Son et Lumiere Test

A test run for the Son et Lumiere for the Samuel Johnson Tercentenary was held in March, revealing the type of display intended for September 18th and 19th.

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