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Artichoke works with artists to invade our public spaces

The ambitious artworks we produce in cities, the countryside and on coastlines around the UK transform the way people see the world. We believe everyone deserves extraordinary art experiences that ignite imaginations and bring communities together.

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Navy background with three different-coloured swirls at the edge of the screen, in pink, green and light blue. Overlaid text reads
September 17, 2026

Join The BFG’s Literacy Programme

Artichoke, in association with the Roald Dahl Story Company, is inviting all primary schools and education providers across the UK to take part in an exciting new literacy initiative inspired by The BFG… Read More

A side-by-side pairing of a photograph and a technical drawing: on the left, a low-angle daylight shot of the mechanical spider with operators visible riding its legs against a cloudy sky; on the right, a detailed pen sketch of the same structure seen from below, with French annotations noting dimensions and components including
September 22, 2026

La Machine: The Engineering Ballet behind Liverpool’s Giant Spider

When 37 tonnes of steel came to life in the heart of Liverpool  Listen to the blog post here artichoketrust ·… Read More

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As a registered charity, Artichoke’s events are entirely dependent on additional funding from individuals and organisations.