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'Sanko-time' is an audio work by British-Ghanaian artist, Larry Achiampong, commissioned by The Line. This site-specific piece has been composed to accompany the 20–minute round-trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car from Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks, reflecting on the historical context of the River Thames during the journey across the water. As the work is hosted online, it can also be enjoyed from anywhere in the world. Please note that listening through headphones provides the best audio experience. 'Sanko-time' is a concept developed by the artist that relates to the Ghanaian Twi word Sankofa, which roughly translates as 'to go back for what has been left behind' and alludes to using the past to prepare for the future. This site-specific work responds to the indelibility of the historical British Empire on the areas local to The Line.
The Line
London
Title
Sanko-time
Date
2020
Medium
two audio artworks
Accession number
S014
Acquisition method
commissioned by The Line
Work type
Sculpture
Owner
The Line and Larry Achiampong Studio
Custodian
The Line
