In The End Is The Beginning. Towards The Thames Estuary
Dark Line - The Thames Estuary series is a personal reflection on the landscape of the River Thames at its point of connection with the sea.
In the Landscape
The Thames Estuary is home to some of the most overlooked landscapes and river vistas in the UK. The aim of Estuary has always been to encourage an exploration of these landscapes along with gaining insight into their history and significance.
In the Mouth of the River: Water, Empire & Rebellion
Dzifa Benson has selected seven contemporary poets, who have each recorded one of their poems, which can be heard in the cockle shell vestry at St James’ Church, Cooling.
Key Partners
Estuary 2021 is delivered through a partnership between two Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations, Metal, based in South Essex and Cement Fields, based in North Kent.
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Workshop - Hoo Marshes
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Workshop on Hoo Marshes
Letters to the Earth
To open and close the Estuary 2021, you are invited to write and share your 'Letter to the Earth' as part of an accumulating exhibition of your words and messages, visions and hopes for a better future.
Lissener
Feral Practice & Esi Eshun's Lissener is a new, darkly comic audio work responding to the human and nonhuman histories of the ruined Oare Gunpowder Works.
Lore of the Wild
An audio storywalk and map to guide you on a transformative journey around Lesnes Abbey Woods.
Markers
In the spirit of mail art, Webb-Ellis have exchanged handwritten letters with posthuman philosopher Francesca Ferrando, artist Jade Montserrat, writer Péjú Oshin, and biologist Rupert Sheldrake, around the themes of language, the body, our present moment and possible futures.
Mirrors for Princes
A series of traditional pub style mirrors featuring text channelling the ancient call for social equality and justice and accompanied by an edition of slogan beer mats. Hosted by pubs along the Essex coastline.
Ness
Writer Robert Macfarlane, theatre-maker Zoë Svendsen and sound designer Carolyn Downing are collaborating to stage a re-imagining of Robert’s book, Ness.
No Ordinary Protest
Mikhail Karikis' 'No Ordinary Protest' is a film made with young people, asking whether sound can mobilise socio-political and physical change.