Love Capital – Yvonne Carmichael and Eva Rowson
To accompany Romeo and Juliet
24 April – 21 May 2008
Love Capital accompanies Opera North’s Roméo et Juliette and displays the results of artists Eva Rowson and Yvonne Carmichael’s trip around locations in Verona associated with the world’s most famous lovers. The cabinets display collected souvenirs which present the commercial opportunities created by Romeo and Juliet’s tragic but everlasting love.
Photograph of tourists in Verona, ensuring their future good luck in love by rubbing the breast of a statue of Juliet.
Romeo Guilietta gift shop next to 'Juliets balcony' in Verona.
Love Capital Book by Eva Rowson and Yvonne Carmichael made to accompany the exhibition.
Commissioned by Opera North Projects.