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To mark the 102nd anniversary of the 1st Dada International Exhibition in Berlin, 31 d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists staged Dada inspired interventions in 30 spaces on​​​​​​​ 2 July 2022

The Harris partnered with artist Nicola Woodham to bring a surreal intervention to Preston Bus Station in association with DASH ARTS.

Image taken from a performance at the Bus Station, the artist is dressed in a white sound suit touching a large grey pom pom on their hat.
Image taken from a performance at the Bus Station, the artist is dressed in a white sound suit touching a large grey pom pom on their hat.
Image taken from a performance at the Bus Station, the artist is dressed in a white sound suit touching a large grey pom pom on their hat.

Credit: WAIWAV intervention ‘Buffer’ by artist Nicola Woodham in partnership with the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library at Preston Bus Station. Video still from filming by Izzy Pye and Ray Chan (TripleDotMakers)

WAIWAV Film 2022: Including clips from WAIWAV intervention ‘Buffer’ by artist Nicola Woodham

WARNING: Some may find the flashing imagery contained in the film upsetting. Do not watch if you are sensitive to rapid editing.

WAIWAV Film 2022: Super Slowed Version

WARNING: Some may find the flashing imagery contained in the film upsetting. Do not watch if you are sensitive to rapid editing.

Artist Nicola Woodham created a DADA-inspired intervention called ‘Buffer’ at the Preston Bus Station on 02/07/22 staged at 1:00pm & 2:00pm.

Read More About the Intervention Process

Q&A with Artist Nicola Woodham

Keep up to date with Nicola Woodham over on her website or by following her Instagram.

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Image of logos from partner organisations: DASH Disability Arts and We Are Invisible, We Are VisibleAmpersand Foundation