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London School of Mosaic will be a small independent university constituted as a self-governing charity with trustees from the academic and business communities. The purpose of the charity will be to run the London School of Mosaic delivering a range of courses including vocational diplomas and a foundation degree in mosaic studies that sets a standard of excellence for the dissemination of this complex and architectural art form.
The move to establish the school has grown out of the work of Southbank Mosaics to civilise and decorate the minimalist face of London’s premier cultural quarter: London’s Southbank.
The school is needed because:
For one thousand years from 400-1400 this was the Western and Islamic world’s most celebrated art form.
A large percentage of Britain’s ancient mosaics have been re-buried – the best way (at present) of preserving them.
There is widespread neglect and even trashing of the world’s mosaic heritage, particularly around the Mediterranean basin.
The great Victorian mosaics of St Paul’s cathedral, the V&A museum and Parliament are beginning to fall off and need restoration and maintenance.
There is no degree course anywhere in the UK in mosaic studies and very few opportunities worldwide to train as a mosaic artisan.
The potential to create purposeful jobs “making my neighbourhood more attractive” has many accumulating gains such as work in an inclusive and creative setting, linking neighbourhoods to their roots, creating a sense of place and drawing visitors.
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