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Watermans Arts Centre

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Morphogenic digital art exhibition by Andy Lomas at Watermans Arts Centre, London
Morphogenic digital art exhibition by Andy Lomas at Watermans Arts Centre, London

Watermans Art Centre is a combined arts centre. It is located in Brentford, England alongside the banks of the River Thames overlooking Kew Gardens in West London, England. It includes a 239-seat theatre, a 125-seat cinema two galleries and two studio spaces.

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Watermans Arts Centre
Brentford High Street, London

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Morphogenic digital art exhibition by Andy Lomas at Watermans Arts Centre, London
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