The Facts
Artist and author Paul Wood reveals the story behind the London Plane tree, a species found on streets throughout London, in a feature presented by Southbank Centre. The centre, which describes itself as the UK's largest arts venue and the heart of London's cultural life, is presenting the work as part of its public programming. Southbank Centre operates as a registered charity in England and Wales, No. 298909.
The Signal
Wood's focus on the London Plane tree signals how arts institutions are increasingly turning to urban ecology and environmental history as subjects for public engagement. For a contemporary audience, the tree is both a familiar street fixture and a living record of the city's botanical past. Southbank Centre's interdisciplinary approach—pairing an artist-author's perspective with a natural subject—offers an accessible entry point for audiences interested in environment and place.
- Artists: Paul Wood
- Museums: Southbank Centre
- Locations: London
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