Read the notes below and write a full text on the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol:
Where? Bristol's vibrant harbourside
What? One of Europe's leading centres for the contemporary arts
Why well known? international reputation for presenting new and innovative work
Established? When? By whom? Where? Where exactly in Bristol? 1961 - Jeremy and Annabel Rees - above a bookshop on the Triangle in central Bristol
Has its policy changed since it started? What's its policy? NO - still relevant today- Policy: "to seek out challenging, often controversial and sometimes relatively unknown artists and performers and to provide a vital showcase for their work."
When did it move to its current premises? What's the premise's name? 1975 to its current premises, Bush House
What was Bush House? a former tea warehouse
What was the effect of Arnolfini's move to Narrow Quay ? Attracted other businesses
Was the dockside neglected before the Arnolfini? YES
Why is the watershed important now? a focal point for Bristol's social and cultural life
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