Larsen’s 2012 film 343 Perspectives quietly reflects on themes of isolation and community in a residential area in south London served only by one form of public transport – the 343 bus.
Credit: NIKOLAJ BENDIX SKYUM LARSEN
Artists
Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen
Nikolaj Larsen works in a variety of media and materials to create visual responses to challenges within today’s society.
Activity
343 Perspectives
September 2012
In 2012, Peckham Platform commissioned Danish artist Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen to make new work in north Peckham, an area in London with no train or tube and only one bus route, the 343. Larsen’s film 343 Perspectives is a set of video portraits of the people who use this bus.
Artist talk: Nikolaj Larsen, 343 Perspectives
Artist Nikolaj Larsen discusses his 2012 work 343 Perspectives.
Pass(Portal)
Pass(Portal) is a free print and digital activity pack to facilitate creative conversations on the meaning of diaspora on a micro level, exploring home, culture, and travel.
Resource: A Journey Through Time and Culture
A Journey Through Time and Culture is a free activity pack to facilitate creative conversations on the meaning of diaspora. Though it was designed with a classroom setting in mind for KS3 and KS4, it is open and appropriate for use in a variety of settings for all ages.
2024/2025 Impact report
In 2024 we launched Memories for the Future, a two-year inquiry exploring the contributions of the diaspora in shaping Peckham’s identity and heritage.