Butchers of Smithfield 2015 2016

彼らの仕事は記録する価値があるのか。 IS BUTCHERY A CRAFTSMANSHIP WORTH PROTECTING? 文化とは何か唱えたい。２１世紀に生きるイギリスの800年続く精肉市場の日常をとらえて、スミスフィールドという場所で起こる人間活動の文化的価値の記録を、「本」という形でここに記す。 Smithfield’s history dates back 800 years. For centuries people have been selling animals at this location. While the architecture is celebrated for its design, there is no significant attention given to the human activities within the space. As declared in William Morris’s Maniesto “Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings”, lost culture can not be restored. Modernisation of transportation systems, change in the legislation and new health and safety standards forced butchers to mend their working style. However, they have managed to keep their spirit and craftsmanship at the core of their lifestyle. People of Britain - Through a different eye - look at a piece of your culture that is neglected. It is up to you to decide what to take away, but the truth is this is an alternate perspective of looking at your culture.

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Butchers of Smithfield 2015 2016

Published on Dec 8, 2017

Lena Asai

Smithfield’s history dates back 800 years. For centuries people have been selling animals at this location. While the architecture is celebrated for its design, there is no significant attention given to the human activities within the space. As declared in William Morris’s Manifesto “Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings”, lost culture cannot be restored. Modernization of transportation systems, change in the legislation and new health and safety standards forced butchers to mend their working style. However, they have managed to keep their spirit and craftsmanship at the core of their lifestyle. People of Britain - Through a different eye - look at a piece of your culture that is neglected. It is up for you to decide what to take away, but the truth is this is an alternate perspective of looking at your culture.