London Parks: An Exhibition
See London’s parks and open spaces through new eyes in an exhibition of photographs created by young refugees and asylum seekers.
As places to explore, to pause and reflect, or to interact, London’s parks and open spaces are forever full of life and energy, showcasing so much of what is great about the city.
See these green spaces through the eyes of those who have found themselves here in search of peace, hope and belonging. The city’s parks, as captured in the exhibition’s enigmatic images, make for a unique and fascinating map of a broad population and culture.
Photographer and filmmaker Laura Jane Coulson and participatory arts facilitator and community photographer Federico Rivas have been working with young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds from Kazzum Arts’ Pathways programme to provide them with photography skills and professional experience.
Created in partnership with Laura Jane Coulson and Kazzum Arts.
Laura Jane Coulson is a British photographer and filmmaker whose intuitive connection with her subjects imbues her work with a signature dynamic and sensory quality. Selected clients include: Burberry, Calvin Klein, Dazed & Confused, Nike, The New York Times, Universal Records, Uniqlo, Vogue Italia, The Wall Street Journal and i-D.
Federico Rivas is a participatory arts facilitator and community photographer dedicated to challenging migration stereotypes and stigma. Through a therapeutic, participatory approach, Rivas empowers migrants and refugees to share their stories, fostering inclusive and reflective processes.
Kazzum Arts uses creativity to enable children and young people who have been impacted by trauma and adversity to feel seen, heard and valued. Pathways is a collaboration with community groups Praxis, ECPAT, Young Roots and CARAS.
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22 Jun – 30 Aug 2026
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This event is held at the Riverside Terrace Southbank Centre
The Riverside Terrace is open all day, every day*.
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The Riverside Terrace is an outdoor space overlooking the River Thames, on Royal Festival Hall, Level 2.
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Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
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Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Through the glass from Riverside Terrace on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.