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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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GRACE by Alvaro Barrington. The image shows a large, striking sculpture of a woman with metallic skin and colourful, mixed-media clothing, seated in a monumental pose within a classical building. Behind the figure are vibrant paintings featuring abstract human forms, adding to the dynamic atmosphere. The overall composition is bold, with bright colours, textures, and an imposing central figure.
October 17, 2024

Five Free Arts Events You Can Still Catch This Black History Month

We’ve bookmarked some of Artichoke’s top events that you can still catch before the end of B… Read More

Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative. Photo curtesy of the National Capital Planning Commission.
October 10, 2024

Artichoke collaborates on redesign of iconic Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and U.S. Capitol

Artichoke is delighted to share the news that DAVID RUBIN Land Collective (Land Collective) has been selected as the new Pennsylvania Avenue Plan Design Consultant. Artichoke’s CEO and Artistic Director, Helen Marriage, has been a collaborator on the multidisciplinary team that presented a proposal for the redesign of… Read More

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

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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