Construction House was a six-month programme of commissions, exhibitions, events, and activities led by S1 Artspace studio holders, exploring the role, potential, and responsibilities of collective artistic practice. The programme reflected on the philosophy and continued relevance of the influential Bauhaus movement for contemporary artists and their relationship with society. The Bauhaus, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, was regarded as the most influential modernist art school of the 20th century. Its innovative approach to teaching, and its exploration of art’s connection to society and technology, had a lasting impact across Europe and the United States long after its closure.

Pictured from top to bottom:

1. Installation View:

   Notice board in the installation showcasing Bauhaus signage and contemporary advertisements from the era.

   Foreground:

   Natalie Finnemore . Function Grasping Movement Ability Developing, 2018
   buckwheat hulls, calico, zips, thread

2. Natalie Finnemore . Function Grasping Movement Ability Developing, 2018
   buckwheat hulls, calico, zips, thread (detail)

3. Installation View:

   Vicky Hayward video installation pictured in background and Finnemore’s sculpture in foreground.