In 2015 artist Melanie Manchot discussed the inspiration behind her ambitious film installation, Twelve, with Dr Pratap Rugani, documentary filmmaker and then Reader in Documentary Film at University of the Arts London. The talk explores Manchot’s influences including contemporary filmmakers and investigates a number of challenges arising from the relation between ethics and aesthetics in her work. The discussion also looks at the commissioning process behind Twelve.

Film: Peckham Promenade by Janette Parris
Film created by Janette Parris with thanks to students and tutors at Harris Academy Peckham.

Film: Futurama by Harold Offeh
A film by Harold Offeh, documenting his 2010 Peckham Platform commission, Futurama, with youth group Leaders of Tomorrow and design team Glass Hill.

Article: Emily Druiff, Reactivating the archive
Emily Druiff, Trustee and Founder of Peckham Platform discusses Southwark Education Resource Project (SERP) Reactivated and the significance of archives in the spring 2018 issue of The National Society for Education in Art & Design’s AD magazine.