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A giant mechanical spider walks through the crowded streets of Liverpool. Water shoots out of a fountain ahead.
A wooden temple is engulfed in flames in the distance. Crowds watch from afar.

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An abstract artwork featuring two figures with bold patterns in yellow and black, standing and reclining against a vibrant background of red, pink, and blue. The figures have long, flowing strands resembling hair or fabric extending from them.
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Your Spring Art Guide: 9 Free Shows Worth Seeing

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Lanterns illuminate the cloister of Durham Cathedral. Blue light emanates from the arches behind.
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Lumiere Durham 2025 Shortlisted for Best Creative Lighting Event at [d]arc awards

We’re delighted to announce that Lumiere has been shortlisted for Best Creative Lighting Event at the [d]arc awards. After 16 years and nine editions, more than 120,000 visitors turned out to see the lights of Lumiere before… Read More

A group of smiling young people and two adults sit and kneel together in an art studio, raising their hands in celebration. Behind them, colourful abstract and figurative paintings are displayed on white walls, suggesting a collaborative art workshop or class.
March 2, 2026

It’s Not Easy Being Green: How British and Brazilian Students See Climate Change Differently

With each season of The Gallery, Artichoke aims to nurture artists at all levels. Our Learning & … Read More

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London 1666 participants and artist David Best holding up wooden numbers which say
London 1666, David Best, London’s Burning, a festival of arts and ideas for Great Fire 350. Produced by Artichoke. Photo by Matthew Andrews