Projects

Recent Work by Artists
27 Jun 2013 — 08 Sep 2013

Recent Work by Artists was a collaborative project investigating how artists’ workspace might function today – taking the form of installation, image production, office design, events and a catalogue.
Auto Italia LIVE Episode 3: C2C P2P
08 Oct 2011 — 08 Oct 2011

Auto Italia LIVE Episode 3: C2C P2P was the third instalment of the artist-run TV series, performed before a studio audience and broadcast live over the Internet.
Auto Italia LIVE Episode Five
13 Nov 2010 — 13 Nov 2010

Auto Italia transforms into a functioning independent TV studio, showcasing new work from both established and emerging artists.
Auto Italia LIVE Episode One
16 Oct 2010 — 16 Oct 2010

Auto Italia transforms into a functioning independent TV studio, showcasing new work from both established and emerging artists.
Auto Italia LIVE Episode Two
23 Oct 2010 — 23 Oct 2010

Auto Italia transforms into a functioning independent TV studio, showcasing new work from both established and emerging artists.
Rob Pruitt’s Flea Market at Tate Modern
12 Dec 2009 — 13 Dec 2009

Rob Pruitt’s Flea Market was an event at Tate Modern, in which a Christmas and Kwanzaa celebration was housed in the Turbine Hall, Auto Italia presented artist work within the market.
Yes Way!
28 Mar 2009 — 29 Mar 2009

Yes Way! was a two day music event and exhibition in collaboration with London record label and promoters Upset the Rhythm.

The Open Home Show
27 Sep 2008 — 11 Oct 2008

The Open Home Show was the staging of a collection of projects made in the simultaneously public and private live-work environment of Rachel Pimm at Auto Italia.
EPIC
27 Mar 2008 — 06 Apr 2008

EPIC was the first exhibition in Auto Italia’s exhibition space on Old Kent Road. This exhibition captured the large sense of scale of the building and the sense of over-ambition by the artists.
For One Night Only
12 Dec 2007 — 16 Dec 2007

For One Night Only was a group exhibition organised by Kate Cooper, as part of her continued investigation into ideas of video and film as event.

Published

RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Bleisure Island / The Fountains / The Evening Entertainment
12 Nov 2013 — 12 Nov 2013

On the highest peak on Bleisure Island is Productivity Fountain, where the source of the vitamin-infused natural drinking water of the Peach Blossom Spring originates.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Bleisure Island / The Subaquatic Underbelly of Bleisure Island
09 Nov 2013 — 09 Nov 2013

We see the edge of the water. We see the shore, and we dive into the water. Suddenly there are glitches in the water’s surface.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm/ Bleisure Island / Refreshments Selected For Productivity
06 Nov 2013 — 06 Nov 2013

We see hands reaching for refreshments and picking and eating from the hanging fruit and vegetable allotments and dispensed via drinking water fountains.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Green House
31 Oct 2013 — 31 Oct 2013

Research of the Ideal Home Show and the Royal Gardens from the early 1900s showing their painted backdrops and styled and landscaped plants.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Bleisure Island / The Artificial Sun / The Atmospheric Controls
30 Oct 2013 — 30 Oct 2013

Everyone is dressed down in cut-offs, straw hats, sunglasses, light dresses, and swimwear. They look good. Cue the sun.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Bleisure Island / The Beach / The Sea / The Sky
24 Oct 2013 — 24 Oct 2013

A group look back to the beach from a new, larger breakout island, which allows a good view of the Bleisure Island Complex.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Bleisure Island / The Location / Travel & Infrastructure / Public Spaces & Property
18 Oct 2013 — 18 Oct 2013

A group sit outside taking in the air at Conference Café, under a pavilion awning that keeps the temperature at 27 degrees celsius.
RWBA: Interior Ecosystems / Rachel Pimm / Bleisure Island / The Cast / Orientation
15 Oct 2013 — 15 Oct 2013

Bleisure Island begins with an orientation and cast list introducing us to the perfect shoreline where the story takes place.

Events

The Real Estate Show: A Discussion on Art and Urban Development
28 Aug 2013 — 28 Aug 2013

Anthony Iles leads a discussion investigating the history of large-scale development in London and the impact of government arts policy.