“Chrome47” delves into the metallic composition of our cityscape, exploring the multifaceted nature of Silver Chrome through the eyes of over fifty creatives from across the globe. From the luminous surfaces of chrome-plated appliances, to the bright strokes of graffiti on the streets and the gleam of newly built skyscrapers, silver chrome has rapidly woven itself into the fabric of our urban environment. Often perceived as merely silver, chrome reveals a spectrum of colorations, much like our city that, despite its increasingly homogenized exterior, pulses with the vibrant diversity of its people.

Beyond its polished surfaces, chrome symbolizes a rich subculture of art, a working-class movement, and the relentless cycles of urban development and decay. It captures the paradoxes of gentrification—freedom and constraint, opulence and grit—embedded within the city‘s industrial core. The cityscape, both a physical and metaphysical entity, exists within this metallic web, shaping and reflecting the collective experiences, resistances, and dreams of its inhabitants.

As we celebrate the creativity and resilience of our streets, our exhibition invites you to look beyond chrome‘s silver veneer and discover how its multifaceted nature mirrors the vibrant tapestry of stories that define our multicultural city.