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Day one 03.07.2011
The journey begins
Today the team arrive in London and their impressive accommodation at Royal Holloway University to begin their Create and Inspire Expedition around the UK!
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Day two 04.07.2011
London - creative city
Working with creative agency Squint Opera, the team plan their exhibition for City Hall, launching at the end of the expedition.
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Day three 05.07.2011
Curating an exhibition
Going behind the scenes at the British Museum, the team have a unique opportunity to work with curators and explore how an exhibition is put together.
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Day four 06.07.2011
Contemporary art and creative industries
Working with Penguin Books, the team join creative meetings and meet designers before exploring the Tate Modern galleries.
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Day five 07.07.2011
From the city to the country
The team travel to Cornwall by train to spend a week by the coast looking at art and the environment.
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Day seven 09.07.2011
Land art
The coast of Cornwall is the team's canvas for the day as they go power-boating and create art on the beach!
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Day six 08.07.2011
Critical thinking about art
Visiting the old coastal town of St Ives, the team are introduced to Cornwall through the art of Barbara Hepworth and the galleries in Tate St Ives.
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Day eight 10.07.2011
Free time
The team remain in Mousehole for a calm creative day at the house, and exploring the village.
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Day ten 12.07.2011
Photographing Cornwall
The Saudi Offscreen team collaborate with University College Falmouth, recognised for its focus on arts and creativity, to photograph life in Cornwall.
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Day nine 11.07.2011
Creativity, the environment and sustainability
The Eden Project inspires the team to look at the relationship between human beings and their environment.
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Day eleven 13.07.2011
Cultural landscapes of Cornwall
Looking at how the natural landscape of Cornwall has influenced artists for generations, the team end their stay watching a performance of Hamlet at the clifftop Minack Theatre.
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Day twelve 14.07.2011
Return to the city
Returning to London by train, the team look ahead to their last busy days in London sharing Saudi Arabia and their journey with a global audience.
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Day thirteen 15.07.2010
Preparing the exhibition
The team travel to City Hall to hang their exhibition with Squint Opera, as part of the London Mayor's Shubbak Festival.
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Day fourteen 16.07.2011
Tourist time
A free day to explore the sights of London - as well as shop!
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Day fifteen 17.07.2011
Showcasing Saudi youth in London
The team share their journey with the wider public, showing a new perspective of Saudi Arabia from a creative standpoint.
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Day sixteen 18.07.2011
Reflections and future plans
Reflecting on the trip before they leave, the Saudis begin to look forward to how they can implement their new skills back home.
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Expedition Archive
- MCY Create & Inpsire UK 2012Saudi Arabia to the UK
- Arabia Offscreen 2011UK, UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Malaysia to Saudi Arabia
- MCY Create & Inspire UK 2011Saudi Arabia to the UK
- Journey to Pakistan 2010UK to Pakistan
- Journey to UK 2010Pakistan, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait to UK
- Expedition 2008Lebanon, UAE, Oman and Bahrain to the UK
- Expedition 2007UK to UAE and Oman
