Lumiere London light festival, is a brand new event that is set to transform the city’s streets and buildings across four evenings this month. Developed by creative producers Artichoke and supported by the Mayor of London, Lumiere London runs from 14 th-17 th January 2016, 6.30-10.30pm . Free to attend, the festival will re-imagine London’s urban landscape and architecture in 30 artworks across four main areas: King’s Cross; Mayfair and Grosvenor Square; Piccadilly, Regent Street, Leicester Square and St James’s; and Trafalgar Square and Westminster.
Festival visitors are being encouraged to explore the dazzling night-time gallery on foot, discovering parts of the capital for the first time and seeing familiar sights in a new light. Here are some of our favorite artworks from the festival:
1.26 Durham, Janet Echelman / Studio Echelman, Lumiere Durham. Produced by Artichoke. Photo by Matthew Andrews.
Garden of Light, TILT, Lumiere Durham. Produced by Artichoke. Photo by Matthew Andrews.
Platonic Spin, Nathaniel Rackowe, Lumiere Durham. Produced by Artichoke. Image courtesy of the artist.
Neon Dogs, Deepa Mann Kler, Lumiere produced in Derry-Londonderry by Artichoke. Photo by Chris Hill
You can find more info about the festival at: www.visitlondon.com/lumiere
