Wilma Woolf's Billboards Confront Domestic Abuse Near Waterloo
Artist Wilma Woolf has installed 16 text-based billboards titled Temple of Safety near London's Waterloo station, addressing domestic abuse and coercive control. The works are also featured in the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition. The billboards use stark, direct language to highlight the realities of abuse, aiming to raise public awareness and provoke conversation. Woolf's project transforms a high-traffic urban space into a platform for social commentary, merging public art with activism.
Key facts
- Wilma Woolf created Temple of Safety, a series of 16 text-based billboards.
- The billboards are installed near London's Waterloo station.
- The works discuss domestic abuse and coercive control.
- Temple of Safety is also featured in the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition.
- The project uses public space to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
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Artists
- Wilma Woolf
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Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Waterloo station