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10/09/2014

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Alex Hartley: interview

Fresh from his incredible journey with Nowhereisland, Alex Hartley speaks to us from his lookout atop the Grand Burstin Hotel. With a vigil being held for the duration of the Folkestone Triennial, we were lucky enough to experience the view on a beautiful, sunny day.

Alex Hartley, Vigil
Folkestone Triennial
30 August – 2 November 2014

Interview by ANNA McNAY
Filmed by MARTIN KENNEDY

Alex Hartley, Vigil, The Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone Triennial 2014.

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