The Estate We Are In
Dargan, John (2026) The Estate We Are In. [Animation, Exhibition/show, Film, Illustration]
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Creators:
Corporate or Group Creators:
Christ Church University
Description/Abstract:
The Estate We Are In is an exhibition at the Daphne Oram Gallery at Christ Church University, Canterbury. It is part of their program of events for The Canterbury Festival.
The exhibition consists of illustrations, prints, animation frames, contextual information and a 6 minute animation.
The animation is called All Ornament was Banned. It is about Council Housing after the War. Its underlying themes are about patrician attitudes prevalent in the emerging professional class toward ordinary working people.
Item Type:
Art/Design Item
Other Contributors:
Anna Braithwaite (Actress - Vocalising script),
Maud Whatley (Illustrator - Additional animation),
Anna Braithwaite (Musician - Provided additional sound)
Date:
14 September 2026
Copyright Holders:
John Dargan
Material:
Animated film
Measurements or Duration:
6 minutes
Funders:
UCA
Locations / Venues:
Location
From Date
To Date
Daphne Oram Gallery, Christ Church University, Canterbury
14 September 2026
11 December 2026
The Estate We're In, Frank Gallery, Whitstable, Kent
20 September 2025
20 January 2026
Related Exhibitions:
Cycles and Sequences, UCA Farnham
Additional Information:
This animation took about 5 years to make.
Research Centres:
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Depositing User:
John Dargan
Date Deposited:
01 Nov 2026 18:23
Last Modified:
01 Nov 2026 18:25
Related Publications:
Exhibition catalogue, Canterbury Festival brochure
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