Art of London commissions Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker and award-winning “willy wonka of design and science” to create an immersive creative journey and ecofeminist experience across London’s West End for Art After Dark, March 2025.

Piccadilly Un:Plugged is inspired by the vibrant culture of the district, its nightlife and nightlife workers, while reflecting on astronomy, space environmentalism and our connection with outer space. Over three days and nights, Nelly invites audiences to unplug from their earthly day-to-day surroundings and venture from the West end into the cosmos - to discover new ways of experiencing the night while contemplating a universe of possibility and our connection with extraterrestrial territories.

Art After Dark: Piccadilly Un:Plugged
Art After Dark: Piccadilly Un:Plugged
Schrödinger’s Cats
Schrödinger’s Cats
Talk to the Moon
Talk to the Moon
Cabinet of Curiosities
Cabinet of Curiosities
Film Screenings
Film Screenings
Itineraries
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Art of London Gallery HOP! Guide

On Thursday 6 March, experience a night of art and culture, headlined by award-winning eco-feminist artist and experience designer Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian.

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Art After Dark: Saturday 8 March

Don’t miss the final night of this three-night spectacle, transforming London’s West End into a cosmic playground.

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Art After Dark with Kate Bryan

Together with Art of London, I’ve created an itinerary through London’s West End, highlighting some of the best art and culture experiences on offer during Art After Dark from 6-8th March. Spanning over 800 years of art history - from centuries-old masterpieces to contemporary works – this journey explores many kinds of artistic expression.

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Art After Dark: Map

Map out your visit to Art After Dark with our easy to use digital map. Locate the restaurants with exclusive offers, the galleries opening late, and the striking pieces of public artwork on display from 10-12 October 2024.

Events
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Art After Dark: Spring Edition 2025

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as Art After Dark returns to London’s West End from 6-8 March, this time with an intergalactic twist.

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Art After Dark: Piccadilly Un:Plugged

Mark your calendar for an out of this world experience as Art After Dark returns, lighting up London’s West End from 6 – 8 March 2025.

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Art After Dark: Art of London Gallery HOP!

As part of Art After Dark, on Thursday 6 March 2025 Art of London Gallery HOP! makes a return to London’s West End.

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BSL Tour: The Art of London Gallery HOP!

Led by experienced art guide Martin Glover, this tour will be delivered entirely in BSL and is designed exclusively for deaf and profoundly deaf individuals who communicate in BSL.

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Art After Dark: Friday Lates Spring 2025

Art After Dark is back, offering you the opportunity to explore London’s world-class art institutions after hours, including The National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, and National Portrait Gallery.

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Extraterrestrial Rocks

Created by award-winning eco-feminist artist Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, founder of NASA’s International Space Orchestra, these otherworldly installations will bring the mysteries of the universe to the heart of the West End.

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Piccadilly Un:Plugged: Schrödinger’s Cats

Art After Dark is back this week, bringing a cosmic glow to the West End. As part of the free late-night programme, two towering UV-reactive ‘Cats’ will take over Leicester Square—Schrödinger’s Cats— inspired by the famous quantum paradox.

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Explore the Night Sky with Telescopes

This week, the West End transforms into your gateway to the universe as Art After Dark aligns with galaxy season—a time when distant galaxies are at their most visible.

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Talk to the Moon

Pick up the phone and call the Moon. Luna, a curious, gender non-conforming entity, is ready to answer your questions about life, the universe, and everything in between.

Cabinet of Curiosities
Cabinet of Curiosities

Step into a world where creativity and cosmic inspiration collide at the Cabinet of Curiosities in St James’s Market Pavilion.

Film Screenings
Cosmic Cinema on Piccadilly Lights

As part of Art After Dark, experience a special 24-minute film screening on the iconic Piccadilly Lights, bringing art and the cosmos to life in the heart of London’s West End.

Commissioned Artists
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Amelia Kosminsky Summer 2023
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Robert Montgomery Autumn 2023
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Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian Spring 2025
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Claire Luxton Autumn 2023
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Chila Burman Autumn 2024