Invitation? with Aerial View of Regent's Park 1824

This delicate drawing offers an aerial view of Regent's Park in London, rendered by an anonymous artist. Consider the urban planning that shaped London at the time, driven by the elite, pushing working-class populations to the margins. The drawing invites us to reflect on who had access to this urban oasis and who was excluded. The park itself becomes a stage where social class and privilege play out in the open. Who is invited and who is excluded? The emotional resonance of the artwork lies in its capacity to evoke a sense of belonging and exclusion. It's a reminder of the power dynamics that are embedded in the urban landscape. It challenges us to consider the unseen stories and silenced voices that also inhabit the space.