Home / Arts and Entertainment / Bold Tendencies: An Art Revolution in a Car Park
Bold Tendencies: An Art Revolution in a Car Park
12 May
Summary
- Bold Tendencies transformed a Peckham car park into an art space.
- The venue celebrated 20 years of free, commissioned art programming.
- It pioneered rooftop bars and immersive art experiences in the UK.
For two decades, Bold Tendencies has operated from a multi-storey car park in Peckham, London, significantly influencing contemporary art presentation in the UK. Since its inception in 2007, it has welcomed over 3 million visitors, showcasing dozens of newly commissioned artworks and hosting numerous events.
The project's unique setting, featuring rooftop cocktails at Frank's Cafe and the iconic pink 'hi boo i love you' staircase by Simon Whybray, has made it a cultural landmark. Bold Tendencies is credited with popularizing rooftop bars and immersive art experiences, offering free access to its diverse programming.
Founded by Hannah Barry, the initiative aimed to provide opportunities for early-career artists and architects in a London cultural landscape that previously lacked accessible spaces for new sculptural work. Despite ongoing financial challenges, Barry remains committed to the project's progressive vision.
