LONDON (REUTERS).- Plans to erect a floating walkway on London’s River Thames, affording spectacular views of forgotten parts of the city, got a major boost on Friday by securing up to 60 million pounds ($97.5 million) in funding. London Mayor Boris Jo…
A Table from the Sea’s Edge by Silas Birtwistle on Display in Liverpool’s World Museum
LIVERPOOL.- A massive conference table surrounded by 12 chairs created from driftwood by British furniture maker / artist Silas Birtwistle promotes conservation of the world’s seas, oceans and forests. He travelled to Belize, Vancouver Island, Tan…
Mayor Boris Johnson Announces Rocking Horse and Rooster Set for Trafalgar Square
LONDON (AP).- A giant blue rooster and a boy on a rocking horse will stand alongside a statue of military hero Adm. Horatio Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. Officials on Friday announced the next two artworks to fill the square’s empty “fourth plin…
London’s Cultural Strategy: "We Must Continue to Invest in Creativity" Says London Mayor
LONDON.- The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called on government and private industry not to turn away from the arts and to continue supporting the capital’s vibrant arts scene as he launched his Cultural Strategy at City Hall. The capital has …
London’s Cultural Strategy: "We Must Continue to Invest in Creativity" Says London Mayor
LONDON.- The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called on government and private industry not to turn away from the arts and to continue supporting the capital’s vibrant arts scene as he launched his Cultural Strategy at City Hall. The capital has …
Art World Acts to Save Energy and Money, Mayor Launches Green Visual Arts Guide at Frieze Art Fair
LONDON.- The Mayor of London Boris Johnson was at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair this morning to launch his Green Visual Arts Guide, aimed at helping artists, galleries and arts fairs to become greener and save cash. The Mayor has set a target for Lon…
Art World Acts to Save Energy and Money, Mayor Launches Green Visual Arts Guide at Frieze Art Fair
LONDON.- The Mayor of London Boris Johnson was at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair this morning to launch his Green Visual Arts Guide, aimed at helping artists, galleries and arts fairs to become greener and save cash. The Mayor has set a target for Lon…
Tallest Free-Standing Bronze in London to Be Installed on Tuesday
LONDON.- Londoners near Marble Arch on the evening of Tuesday, September 14, 2010 will witness the installation and unveiling of a brand new public work of art by highly collectable and contemporary monumental equine sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green. This 3…
Tallest Free-Standing Bronze in London to Be Installed on Tuesday
LONDON.- Londoners near Marble Arch on the evening of Tuesday, September 14, 2010 will witness the installation and unveiling of a brand new public work of art by highly collectable and contemporary monumental equine sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green. This 3…
Mayor of London Joins Tracey Emin and Loyd Grossman in Backing Children’s Art Day
LONDON.- The Mayor of London is backing a national campaign to get children and young people interested and involved in the visual arts. The Mayor joins the likes of artist Tracey Emin, writer and broadcaster Loyd Grossman and Children’s Laureate, illu…