Rana Begum x Webb Yates, No. 1616 Fence, London Festival of Architecture 2026

1 - 30 June 2026

The sculptural installation by Rana Begum and Webb Yates explores boundaries, borders, and belonging through a material that restricts physical access while remaining visually open.

The work takes inspiration from prosaic structures such as pylons and radio masts. These minimal structures, designed with economy and clarity of purpose, often achieve a visual elegance that we sometimes don’t give attention to. From certain angles, the material overlaps into a dense, aggressive patch of solid red; from others, it slims down into a crisp line or almost entirely disappears, letting the surrounding architecture and sky take over.

The piece is the latest chapter in a long-standing, organic collaboration between artist and engineer.

 

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