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A person stands in front of a light art installation at night, looking at it in awe. The artwork is situated within a cathedral courtyard and the image is taken at night, making the artwork's glow even brighter. The installation features several frames that imitate the cathedral cloisters.
Inner Cloister, Adam Frelin. Lumiere 2023, produced by Artichoke. Photo by Adam Frelin.
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Sanctuary, Bedworth, David Best. Produced by Artichoke. Photo by FireFLY aerial innovation
PROCESSIONS, a mass participation artwork produced by Artichoke and commissioned by 14-18 NOW
PROCESSIONS, a mass participation artwork produced by Artichoke and commissioned by 14-18 NOW.  Photo by Sheila Burnett

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March 18, 2025

Remembering Hilary Keenlyside

Hilary Keenlyside, a pioneering figure in arts management, has passed away at 69 As co-founder of Bonnar Keenlyside, she played a crucial role in shaping major UK cultural institutions, from the Barbican Centre to Woolwich Works. Her expertise in strategy, sustainability, and arts consultancy ensured that creative ventures thrived. A… Read More

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March 18, 2025

Artist Open Call: The Gallery, Season 5

February 25, 2025

Applications for BRILLIANT 2025 are now open!

Do you have a bright idea for Lumiere 2025?  We want to hear your proposal for a new light artwork that will transform the City of Durham for three nights The UK’s light art biennial returns from 13 – 15 November 2025, and with it comes our national commissioning scheme,… Read More

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London 1666, David Best, London’s Burning, a festival of arts and ideas for Great Fire 350. Produced by Artichoke. Photo by Matthew Andrews