The Prince of Wales is to visit an exhibition which gives artists affected by homelessness a chance to share their stories. William will attend the Homelessness: Reframed exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London on September 5 where he will meet some of the artists. The prince last year launched the Homelessness programme, which aims to show a route to the end of homelessness and which has collaborated on creating the exhibition along with the Eleven Eleven Foundation.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said the exhibition “brings to life the breadth and complexities of homelessness and aims to help the public to engage with, and better understand, the stories of those who have experienced the issue. “During his visit, His Royal Highness will meet artists who have contributed newly commissioned pieces for the exhibition, alongside those with lived experience who have inspired some of the artwork.” Artists who have provided works for the exhibition include Marc Quinn, Dave Tovey, Simone Brewster, Opake, and poet Surfing Sofas.
The Prince of Wales (Maja Smiejkowska/PA) “The first, Invisible Words, features a poignant collection of signs, donated by Eleven Eleven Foundation, created by people experiencing homelessness worldwide. “Often overlooked in daily life, the signs capture a range of emotions from shame and desperation to humour and resilience, encouraging viewers to reconsider their perceptions. “In the second section of the exhibition, Reframed, the prince will.