Artist-Led Housing: Histories, Residencies, Spaces explores the role of artist-led organizations within the provision of housing. It investigates projects which have supported artists both in the development of their creative work and with accommodation, through residencies and public programs. The book locates artist-led housing within a historical context; positions projects by East Street Arts, including Artist House 45 in Leeds, alongside other contemporary examples; and expands on the critical and architectural opportunities of artist-led housing. With a wide range of contributions—and expanding out of Jonathan Orlek’s embedded research and practice with East Street Arts—vital thinkers and practitioners suggest future trajectories for living together creatively.

Contributors: Jonathan Orlek (contributing editor), Jon Cannon (contributing designer), Jane Rendell, Karen Watson, Kerri Jefferis, Lloyd-Wilson, John Devlin, Lizzie Coombes, Mary and Jiem, Sophie + Kerri, Silvia Liebig, James Connolly, Julie Upmeyer, David Cleary, Frances Holliss, Laura Mark -Publisher