In the 1970s, artist Michael Craig-Martin rented two studios in a warehouse overlooking the Thames in London, for the bargain price of £10 a week. Now, his former studio spaces have been converted into multi-million pound luxury apartments. While these much sought after residences are delighting residents who can afford them, the loft conversion trend has worrying implications for the artistic community. Craig-Martin, who spoke at a conference yesterday aimed at addressing the problem of diminishing spaces for artists, is among those concerned.
Artists’ studios: endangered species?
Escalating property prices and increased planning restrictions have contributed to an alarming shortage of artists' studios in London. Artist Michael Craig-Martin and Acme co-director David Panton, tell Michelle Draper why they are concerned.
9 Jul 2003
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