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Illuminated text reads: Go with the flow / swim against the tide
With:Against by Tim Etchells at Seaham Marina. Lumiere 2021, produced by Artichoke. Photo by Matthew Andrews
Overhead shot of the Sanctuary structure engulfed in flames
Sanctuary, Bedworth, David Best. Produced by Artichoke. Photo by FireFLY aerial innovation
Black and White light art above water
Castle of Light by Javier Riera at Raby Castle. Lumiere 2021
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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A young girl and a woman painting together. They are smiling and have paintbrushes in their hands. The table is covered in art materials.
September 17, 2024

Why making art accessible matters: Behind-the-scenes at Artichoke’s Summer School

Our August Summer School was a huge success!… Read More

August 28, 2024

A guide to Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere

This summer, The Art of It visited the 60th edition of the prestigious Venice Biennale, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, to discover what this year’s exhibition had to offer. Explore our guide to the must-see pavilions, artworks and concurrent events below. Read More

The photograph features a canal boat with passengers and what seems to be a sheep-like figure on board. People, some wearing life jackets, are gathered around the canal and engaging with the scene, suggesting an interactive or performative element to the event.
July 11, 2024

In memory of George Bernard Kessler CBE

In memory of George Bernard Kessler CBE 17 August 1953 – 2 July 2024… 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