Camilla Brueton

Lounge

2007
Photographs, live event, limited edition pack of playing cards.

Lounge explored the use of, and changes within communal space at Hanover in Hackney, who provide housing for people who are over 55.

Commissioned by SPACE and Old Hat, the residency took place over 3 months and resulted in:

  • A series of 12 photographs documenting ‘old style’ communal space at Hanover in Hackney
  • A limited edition pack of playing cards featuring 54 images of communal areas and activity
  • An exhibition at head office, with a poker table and dealer.  Residents and board members played Texas Hold ’em.