Wouldn't it be nice...

This major exhibition of art and design presented a subversive and constantly-changing programme of events and performance.

Archived Event

Dates	17 Sep – 21 Dec 2008
Space	Embankment Galleries South Wing

The galleries came to life with work from Ryan Gander, Jurgen Bey, Dunne & Raby with Michael Anastassiades, Bless, Dexter Sinister, Alicia Framis, Martino Gamper, Marti Guixe, Tobias Rehberger, Superflex and Chosil Kil.

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