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Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Lunchtime Chat

The Rivers and Skies is the title of an art project by artists Tom Hobden and Phoebe Stapleton that aims to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of John Constable.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

What does it take to transform a landscape into a living, breathing story? Hear from the artists Tom Hobden, Phoebe Stapleton, and Christianna Mason as they share the creative journey behind Rivers and Skies. Ask questions, go behind the scenes, and discover what immersive digital storytelling can do and how its created.

The Rivers and Skies is made possible through a co-commission from the National Trust and the Essex Cultural Diversity project, supported by Arts Council England.

For more information on this project, please visit: www.essexcdp.com/commission/flatford-constable250/

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