http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us Building a Dream photo exhibition explores the lives of those who ‘build the dream’ for the rich and famous in the world’s hottest property spot - Dubai. <p> A diverse collection of photographs documenting the daily grind, the dangers and the more personal side of living and working on one of the world’s largest building sites. Foreign construction workers, mainly from South Asia, are paid US$300 a month, work 6 days a week, and play cricket. <p> High resolution photos are available on request. For a preview, see <a href=http://www.ripserve.com/perkins/buildingadream/>http://www.ripserve.com/perkins/buildingadream/</a> <p> A reception for the Building the Dream exhibit will be held at Putney Arts Theatre on 24 April, from 7.30 to 9.30pm. <p> About the photographer: This is John Perkins’ third solo exhibition, having already had work shown at the Spitz Gallery, the Association of Photographers, Shrinking Cities in Leipzig and the Tom Blau Gallery. Perkins has also won various awards both in the UK and in the US. This set of pictures recently won an NPPA (National Press Photographers Association) award in the USA, but has never been published in the UK. <p> The public is welcome to view the exhibit from 25 April- 29 April. Please check with the box office for opening times on 020 8788 6943. Admission is free. The launch event is on 24 April from 7.30 to 9.30. <p> The Putney Arts Theatre is located at Ravenna Road, Putney, London SW15 6AW, telephone 020 8788 6943. The nearest tube station is East Putney on the District Line. <p> Be great if any London LS can make it. Free booze while stocks last! Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:22 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition Congraturation John seems interesting , I might pass by and have a look Just remind us a bit closer to the opening date. Cheers A Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:18:30 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#18997 <p>John always up for an exhibition opening. BTW when did you have a show @ The spitz gallery? I had a show there in 2001 &amp; was curious what your thoughts were on the venue.</p> <p>Mark</p> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 05:21:34 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#19004 Free booze eh? I'm booking my train ticket now! I take it the opening night on the 24th isn't an invite only event. Or do we need to print this page out to get in?<br/> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 05:37:40 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#19006 Hi John, Its been a while. Good to see things are happening for you. Can't make the show, but I'll maybe find you again in Perpignan this year. Colin. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:06:01 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#19009 hey Jon, I'll turn up. congrats! Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:08:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#19010 Yeah, just show up, I don't reckon there'll be a door policy as it's not your average art venue. It will be nice to catch up with people. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:13:34 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#19028 Im up that, Congrats John. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:05:41 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#22082 Argh, stress! Broken frames. Should be fun though. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:44:39 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#22443 sounds interesting www.ukxposure.co.uk Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:14:53 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/london-exhibition#22476