Helena Ben Zenou / The Architecture of Pleasure

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Organisation: BADept Venue: Blackpool and the Fylde College, University Centre, The Gallery, Bennett Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4EE. Email: curator@badept.info Website: http://www.badept.info Description: PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY HELENA BEN-ZENOU Badept artist in residence 2009-2010 30 SEP — 27 OCT PRIVATE VIEW WED 29th Sep 6 PM - 8 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WEEKDAYS EXCEPT BANK HOLYDAYS 9.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday - Thursday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Fridays Helena Ben-Zenou's practice investigates architecture, urban spaces, and the city's relationship to contemporary art practice. Working across painting, photography, installation and video she explores the transitory and contradictory nature of cities, and address the physicality and social history of urban spaces. Helena was awarded £4000 as part of the Badept programme consisting of exhibitions, workshops and events funded by the Arts Council England and the National Lottery. Helena has undertaken residencies, projects, commissions and solo exhibitions widely in the UK and abroad. Badept is pleased to coordinate this exhibtion in the new major gallery space at the Blackpool & The Fylde College, University Centre.