Join us for Printing the Commons, a one-night exhibition showcasing the outcomes of a collaborative project between local printmakers and members of the storytelling group of The Bristol Commons.

This body of work explores political narratives around the act of commoning, offering a visual critique of neoliberal perspectives on human organisation. The prints challenge the dominant notion of the “tragedy of the commons”. This narrative frames humans as inherently greedy subjects, who are only motivated by self-interest and competition. Instead, the prints present stories, acts of solidarity and collective action, as well as cultural shifts needed for a world of commoning.

The project approaches printmaking as a socially engaging method, providing a medium for artists and activists to communicate embodied knowledge and artmaking within a collaborative framework.

The project is supported by UWE Bristol Community Fund and Quartet Community Foundation.

Free Entry

Address: 133 Cumberland Rd, Bristol BS1 6UX

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio) — Read more — Read less