It is right here, on the south bank of the Thames, that Derek Jarman made his mark. This blue plaque commemorates the influential filmmaker, artist and gay rights activist, who lived and worked in this very building, Butler’s Wharf, from 1973 to 1979. His creativity, like the river that flowed past his window, was a constant presence in this space, and so much of his artistic output was rooted in this spot. It was here that he filmed his second feature film, Jubilee, which was released in 1978. He wasn’t just a creative force though. Jarman also used his space to host film evenings and, with his friends, to hold spontaneous filming sessions on an empty plot next door. It was within the walls of his studio that the Sex Pistols held one of their first gigs. This is a place not just of artistic inspiration but also of a vibrant and rebellious spirit. Did you know that Jarman dressed as Miss Crêpe Suzette and won the Alternative Miss World Contest in 1975? The competition was judged by none other than David Hockney. There’s a real sense of playful irony at play here, a characteristic so typical of this flamboyant personality.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to