A corner of Argentina... in Stockport

Art project to transform neighbourhoood

- ADAM MAIDMENT

A PART of a town’s forgotten backwaters will be transformed into a colourful and vibrant haven thanks to a group of prestigious artists from Argentina.

Five artists from the La Boca neighbourhood in Buenos Aires will travel to Stockport where they will work from a blank canvas to create a unique, colourful space.

The La Boca to La Stocka project comes from John and Sophie Macaulay, the husband-and-wife team behind GRIT Studios and Art Battle Manchester.

“This could be the most exciting artistic event ever to happen in Stockport,” John said. “We are bringing together people who have a lot in common, even though they live half a world away.