- Studio Holders
As part of The Event, Birmingham’s third bi-annual visual art festival, The Lombard Method transformed its studios and gallery into a site of dialogue between galleries and artists from across the UK. A concatenation of exhibitions, screenings, and performances within The Lombard Method gave physical realisation to the studio’s short history of supportive networks. Artist John Walter was invited to perform the role of host for the opening night, serving gin and tonics in full costume from his lubricious bar-come-gallery, Lezi-Bar. The physical structure of The Lombard Method was adapted, responding to the requirements of the 10 invited organisations and artists (Bristol Diving School, David Dale Gallery, g39, Generator Projects, Ikon, John Walter, Malgras|Naudet, Meantime, Rhubaba, and S1), resulting in a range of temporary gallery sites.
