Artist at Soane
Within Sir John Soane’s Museum, the Drawing Office is the earliest surviving example of a working architectural office. To mark the 200th anniversary of its installation, Sir John Soane’s Museum is beginning a programme of restoration, new multi-layered digital interpretation, and the launch of the Museum’s first residency programme. The Drawing Office sits in the heart of the Museum, access via a staircase outside Soane’s celebrated Picture Room. The historic importance of the Museum, its archive and collections are well known. What is less well known is the work the Museum does with contemporary artists and the relevance of the Museum and its collection to artists, architects and designers practicing now . The residency will enable Sir John Soane’s Museum to develop its work with contemporary practitioners, whilst complementing the broader work of the organisation. Two artist residents will be hosted annually from 2023, for three months each, during the Spring (March to May) and the Autumn (September to November).
