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Retreat to Create

Retreat to create - David Speed

Retreat to Create

We are celebrating our 60th anniversary in style with a bold, neon-infused legacy project created in partnership with artist David SpeedLink opens in a new window. Known for his striking neon paintings, David’s work captivates audiences with bold, fluorescent colours and a signature style that brings energy and life to public spaces.

Throughout Retreat to Create David will immerse himself in campus life and meet students, staff, and the local community along the way.

As well as creating a large-scale neon mural, he’ll share his expertise and experience through interactive masterclasses with students, a keynote speech in the award-winning Faculty of Arts building (FAB), and community visits.

He’ll also record an episode of his #1 podcast, Creative RebelsLink opens in a new window, in Warwick Arts Centre in front of a live audience with special guests from the Warwick and creative communities.

Retreat to Create celebrates Warwick’s past and present and highlights its future as a hub for creativity and collaboration.

The project will stand as a visual legacy of our 60th anniversary, celebrating our shared values and the power of art to bring people together.

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David Speed

Mural painting

Week commencing 19th May 2025