Art After Dark
Art After Dark is set to illuminate the streets of London's West End with public artworks alongside a display celebrating iconic performance artist Marina Abramović.
MTArt Artist Claire Luxton ©
MTArt Poetic Robert Montgomery ©
In Leicester Square Gardens, you can experience an inflatable immersive sculpture titled 'The Cornucopia’ brought to life by British contemporary MTArt artist Claire Luxton. Known for her expertise in installations, photography, and poetry, Luxton draws inspiration from nature, exploring the connection between humanity and the natural world.
'The Cornucopia' is a striking, brightly-coloured masterpiece that will stand tall towering above Leicester Square Gardens. This awe-inspiring creation embodies the spirit of growth, beauty, and the lively energy of the West End, blossoming from the ground in a mythical form.
As part of Art After Dark, Leicester Square Gardens will also display an illuminated, neon installation by MTArt poetic artist Robert Montgomery who fuses art and design in a poem titled ‘The People You Love’.
Robert Montgomery, born in Scotland in 1972, is known for his light installations in European cities - Berlin, London, Paris, Athens, and more. His work has been displayed worldwide, including at the Aspen Art Museum and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in the USA. His art is also part of the permanent collections at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Albright Knox Museum.
On Friday 13th of October, you can catch an exclusive screening inspired by Marina Abramović's art on the iconic Piccadilly Lights, coinciding with her major autumn exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Brought to you with the support of Westminster City Council and Landsec, the Piccadilly Lights screening will feature images from 'Four Crosses' 2019, an installation from Marina Abramović's exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. It will also include a selection of instructional statements taken from the ‘Marina Abramović Method’ designed to teach her unique approach to achieving higher consciousness and confronting life's challenges.
Marina Abramović is a globally acclaimed artist who has continually pushed the boundaries of her physical and mental limits in her work, often subjecting herself to exhaustion, pain, and even the possibility of death. You can delve deeper into her fascinating journey by visiting the Royal Academy of Arts website.
Art After Dark
Discover London's vibrant art scene by exploring free outdoor public artworks and visiting world-class art institutions including the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts, and the National Gallery.
Art After Dark
Join us on Thursday, 12th October, for the exciting kickoff of Art After Dark as West End Gallery HOP! returns to London's West End!
Art After Dark
Art After Dark returns to London's West End on the 12th and 13th October 2023. Experience world-class art institutions like The National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, and National Portrait Gallery after-hours. Plus, discover free outdoor artworks and independent galleries across Piccadilly and St. James's.
Art After Dark
As an Art After Dark attendee, you'll gain access to a variety of exclusive dining offers, allowing you to savour the best of London's culinary delights.
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Gallery
The Royal Academy of Arts is a world-renowned art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. For over 250 years, the RA has existed to champion art and artists and offers a place where art is made, exhibited and debated. Enjoy their expanded campus with free displays, new spots to eat, drink and shop, and much more.