Commissioned by the Museum of London, Graeme Miller’s ongoing Linked project opened in July 2003 as a massive semi-permanent sound work and off-site exhibition of the contemporary collection of the Museum of London.
Stretching across from Hackney Marshes to Redbridge, the M11 Link Road was completed in 1999 after the demolition of 400 homes, including Miller’s own, amid dramatic and passionate protest. Concealed along the three-mile route, 20 new transmitters continually broadcast hidden voices, recorded testimonies and rekindled memories of those who once lived and worked where the motorway now runs evoking a cross-section of East London life. Day and night, voices and music were broadcast along the length of the route.
“I found myself wishing that more of Britain was covered by such transmissions, ghosts of ravaged neighbourhoods set free to speak again.”
Libby Purves, The Times
For up to date information on Linked, including how to access receivers, and listings of special events, please visit Graeme Miller’s website here
Date | Title | Venue | City |
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24–25 September 2022 | Re-LINK | Leyton, Leytonstone & Wanstead | London |
13 July 2003 | Linked | Leyton, Leytonstone & Wanstead | London |