Online event

Art for the People

Jun T. Lai TW, Bloom Paradise, 2021.
Jun T. Lai,Bloom Paradise 2021, stainless steel, FRP, paint, different dimensions Photo Courtesy Cenan Nazif Sculpture in the City.

From prehistoric times until today, sculptures have been placed outside to connect and enjoy people. In the first online event of this year, we are looking forward to discovering two public sculpture projects with their creators, Stella Ioannou and Anna Tilroe!

In 2010 Stella Ioannou, Director of Lacuna Projects UK, developed Sculpture in the City. Engaging local communities, the annual sculpture trail enlivens the business district of the City of London. 

In 2018, Anna Tilroe NL, reknowed critic and curator, invited 11 international artists to design fountains for 11 cities, highlighting local histories. Using the Elfstedentocht, the famous ‘eleven cities ice skating race’ as inspiration,
11 Fountains invites tourists to discover the Province of Friesland in The Netherlands. 

 

Join our Zoom Meeting on Monday, 13 February, 20.00 CET.

After the lectures there will be get together and networking in smaller groups.
Curating and moderation by curator Anne Berk.

The event will be held in English.

Participation is free of charge, all you need is a PC, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

Please sign up using the "Register Now" button to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.

 

About the Theme

Sculpture in the City is delivered by the City of London Corporation in partnership with local businesses. Since the project’s inception in 2010, the City of London has worked with Lacuna, a creative projects consultant, to develop the project and provide strategic advice.

Sculpture in the City and other large scale projects have succeeded in shining a welcome and positive spotlight on public spaces, attracting audiences from afar as well as engaging the local communities.

Eleven fountains in the eleven Frisian cities, designed by eleven artists from eleven different countries. 11 Fountains is an international art project for Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2018, cultural capital of Europe, conceived and curated by Anna Tilroe. The fountains are ready for a new season in which fog, ice, steam and seawater take the center stage.

The Frisians have always had an intense relationship with the sea. As a boundary, it threatens and protects, while also offering great opportunities. In Friesland, the changes in nature and the climate are deeply felt. There may never again be an Elfstedentocht, the famous ‘11 cities ice skating tour’.

Jaume Plensa ES, Love, 2018. Mist fountain
Jaume Plensa ES, Love, 2018. Mist fountain, city of Leeuwarden, 11 Fountains.

Gallery

Bram Ellen, Orphans 2018-2020, discarded paintings, 400 x 300 x 265 cm Photo Nick Turpin Sculpture in the City London
Bram Ellen, Orphans 2018-2020, discarded paintings, 400 x 300 x 265 cm Photo Nick Turpin Sculpture in the City London
Claudia Wieser, Generations 2 2022, vinyl, dimensions vary, photo Nick Turpin  Sculpture in the City London
Claudia Wieser, Generations 2 2022, vinyl, dimensions vary, photo Nick Turpin Sculpture in the City London
Eva Rothchild, Cosmos 2018, spray painted aluminium, 350 x 370 x 340 cm, Sculpture in the City, London
Eva Rothchild, Cosmos 2018, spray painted aluminium, 350 x 370 x 340 cm, Sculpture in the City, London
Guillaume Vandame, Symbols 2019-2020, flags, dimensions vary, photo Nick Turpin Sculpture in the City, London
Guillaume Vandame, Symbols 2019-2020, flags, dimensions vary, photo Nick Turpin Sculpture in the City, London
Jesse Pollock, The Granary, 2021, Powder coated steel, 353 x 275 x 265 cm Sculpture In The City, London
Jesse Pollock, The Granary, 2021, Powder coated steel, 353 x 275 x 265 cm Sculpture In The City, London
Allora & Calzadilla PR, The Whale, City of Harlingen, 11 Fountains
Allora & Calzadilla PR, The Whale, City of Harlingen, 11 Fountains
Birthe Leemeijer NL, Ice Fountain, city of Dokkum, 11 Fountains NL
Birthe Leemeijer NL, Ice Fountain, city of Dokkum, 11 Fountains NL
Cornelia Parker UK, The Rampant Lions of Workum, city of Workum, 11 Fountains
Cornelia Parker UK, The Rampant Lions of Workum, city of Workum, 11 Fountains
Johan Creten BE, De Vleermuis, city of Bolsward, 11 Fountains.
Johan Creten BE, De Vleermuis, city of Bolsward, 11 Fountains.
Jean Michel FR Othoniel, The Oort Cloud, city of Franeker, 11 Fountains.
Jean Michel FR Othoniel, The Oort Cloud, city of Franeker, 11 Fountains.
Johan Creten BE, De Vleermuis, city of Bolsward, 11 Fountains.
Johan Creten BE, De Vleermuis, city of Bolsward, 11 Fountains.
Shinji Ohmaki JP, Rikka, city of IJlst, 11 Fountains.
Shinji Ohmaki JP, Rikka, city of IJlst, 11 Fountains.
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