At The Amelia Scott, we are excited to be part of The Open Road—a new moving image programme launching across London and Kent in Autumn 2025
The Open Road reimagines an age-old tale of a journey, weaving together new stories by three contemporary artists; David Blandy, Amaal Said, and Sam Williams. The programme has been co-commissioned by a unique partnership of visual arts organisations including Film and Video Umbrella, The Amelia Scott, Cement Fields, FLAMIN, Forma, and Three Rivers.
Loosely inspired by 'The Canterbury Tales', the works draw from a disparate cast of characters to recount competing stories in a patchwork of styles. The three artists use storytelling traditions to offer fresh perspectives on journeys—on foot, by sea and through time. The newly commissioned works reflect on migration and belonging, untold histories and non-human connections: a smashed phone decries its extraction; a daughter walks with her mother, connecting with the earth and a distant land; an eel manifests as a vessel for human and non-human experience in the Kent wetlands.
The programme for The Open Road will extend across the London and Kent area in late 2025 and early 2026, encompassing a series of solo presentations, community engagement initiatives, and curated screenings. More information on the commissioned works and full programme coming soon!
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.