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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

Artichoke works with artists to invade our public spaces

The ambitious artworks we produce in cities, the countryside and on coastlines around the UK transforms the way people see the world.

Events that live in the memory forever

Recent projects include The Gallery, Sanctuary, Lumiere and PROCESSIONS. 

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A billboard of CRY (2022) by Allyson Packer overlooking a busy road at night. A barren landscape. A freight train can barely be seen in the distance. A road sign in the foreground reads 'CR Y'.
January 30, 2023

The State We’re In: Now Live!

11 timely and powerful artworks respond to the theme ‘The State We’re In’ on thousands of billboards and outdoor digital screens across the four nations of the UK. Read More

Profile photos of Artichoke's Young Trustees, Ben & Medea.
January 17, 2023

Meet our Young Trustees

We’re delighted to welcome two new young trustees to the Artichoke board! Ben Lee and Medea Manaz have joined our company Board of Directors and Trustees.  Fewer than 3% of charities have Board Members under 30. At Artichoke, we believe that Young Trustee roles are essential stepping stones… Read More

End Over End, Lucy McDonnell
January 16, 2023

Applications for Brilliant 2023 are now open!

Do you have a bright idea for Lumiere 2023? We want to hear your proposal for a new light artwork that will transform Durham’s urban landscape for four nights. Read More

We need your support

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

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