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Instruction On How To Open “Wrong” Door

Wrong Door Pop Up Project was a temporary art gallery located at Broadway Market in East London. The gallery operated every weekend between November and end of December 2012. It occupied a vacant space – former carpet shop, that was closed down nearly 10 years ago. The Curators turned the empty space into a vibrant art hub. The only remains from the existence of the carpet shop was the intriguing flooring made up of various material samples. In such a scenery, young generation of international artists, diverse in vision but all tremendously talented, presented their artistic achievements.


Week after week, Wrong door showcased rich and creative art programme. To name just a few events; on 6 December the gallery hosted a group exhibition entitled Somnambulant Eve, accompanied by a live music performance by Inventive Ensemble. (read more…). One week later the creative duo of Polish artists – Pulp Studio organized time-based, interactive workshop engaging local community. (read more…). Wrong door put strong emphasis on presenting artists from Eastern Europe.
The  action of Wrong Door Pop Up Project could be summarized in short, by its informal manifesto, which was inspired by experimental literature/novel of Julio Cortazar “Cronopios and Famas”.
            
Instruction on how to open “wrong” door
1. Look through the window – have a general overview
2. Stand still facing the door
3. Pull a handle
4. Push the door forward
5. Build up speed
6. Enter with a smile
                   
More information: http://www.facebook.com/WrongDoorPopUpProject

About The Author

Sylwia
Krasoń

Sylwia Krasoń CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Contemporary Lynx, an international online magazine founded in 2013. Since 2024, she has been the sole owner of Contemporary Lynx, an arts organization she co-founded. Under her leadership, the organization transitioned from simultaneous online and print editions (2015–2023) to fully embracing the digital era with an online magazine. Beyond publishing weekly articles, Contemporary Lynx offers a rich educational and artistic program, including Lynx Academy, panel discussions, events, and art prizes, in collaboration with partners across Europe and beyond. She also serves as President of the Contemporary Lynx Foundation in Warsaw, which she co-founded in 2017. Sylwia holds an MA in Arts Policy & Management (specializing in curating contemporary art) from Birkbeck, University of London (2012) and an MA in History of Art from Jagiellonian University in Kraków (2008). With 15 years of experience in the art field, she has held roles at Philips de Pury, Saatchi Gallery, Barbican Art Gallery, and Zderzak Gallery. She also co-founded a pop-up art gallery in London (2012). She is the author of workshop programs “Storytelling for Creatives” and “How to Make a Magazine”, supported by Arts Council England. A seasoned conference speaker, workshop facilitator, and jury panel member, Sylwia writes on art and culture. She is currently based in Paris.

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