Utopia Now!

Utopia Now! Showcased the creative work from South London that was generated throughout the pandemic. 

When? It was at Science Gallery London from Friday 16 September - Saturday 21 January 2023

What was is it about? Researchers used different storytelling platforms ranging from zines, film, poems, flash fiction, short plays, and Minecraft to encourage young people to think critically about the present, speculate about the world to come, and even at times to think beyond possibilities.

Who? King’s College London researchers, cultural partners, artists, community experts and young people living in Southwark and Lambeth.

Contributing artists: Israt Abdur, Suhail Adan Bittar, Kamillah Ahmed, Maryam Ali, Stevie Armstrong, Ash, Floria Atukunda, Eunice Baya, Tiny Cingoz, Jayden Doan, Khodor El-Rahab, Samira El-Rahab, Amir El Sayed Kassem, Etan, Eva, Jack Fahey Boyd, Jolie Green, Gsav, Armstrong Guthrie, Ibrahim Hassan, Florence Hellier, Laura Hack, Caelan Ho, Janice Ho, Charif Hussein El Seyed, Jayden,Malachi, Mads, Shani Muuse, Lily Newton, Francisco Oliveira Lopes, Mia Pizarro, Sarah Singh, Ishika Sood, Taj, Aaliyah Weekes, Tilly-May White, Chyna Williams, Zada

And all those who would prefer to remain anonymous.

Collaborating partners: Christine Aicardi, Hannah Cowan, BlockBuilders, Grove Adventure Playground, Guy's and St Thomas', NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Nele Jensen, John Ruskin Primary School, Keyworth Primary School, Charlotte Kühlbrandt, Lambeth and Southwark Libraries, Soofiya and Flo Low (Co-Work Studio), Stephen Oram, Ralph Pritchard, Gabrielle Quaye, Hana Riazuddin, Mona Robinson NIHR Research Design Service, Kay Rufai, Sustrans, Mathis Swarte, Theatre Peckham, Belinda Zhawi.

It was supported by the Wellcome-funded King's Together Fund, The Maudsley Charity, and King's ESRC Impact Acceleration Account