Sculpture in the City

Built

Emma Louise Moore, 'Miss', Copyright the artist. Photo: © Nick Turpin

Sculpture in the City is an annual sculpture park that uses the urban realm as a rotating gallery space. The project is celebrating a 12th Edition with 18 artworks the Square Mile until 2024

The temporary project explores inclusive design, equity and public spaces as well as the involvement of under-represented communities in city making. The project comprised a series of co-designing activities across East London and in the Smithfield area with disabled artists and architects and schools children, that brought people together. The resulting sustainably designed seats and table created accessible site improvements, a temporary event space and an associated programme of activities.

This project is featured alongside our Public London: Activating the City insight study. The publication, exhibition and online project directory explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term.

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NEW LONDON AWARDS 2020

Shortlisted in the MEANWHILE category

Sculpture in the City is an urban sculpture park, set among the historic and architectural landmarks of the financial district. Delivered by a successful public-private partnership, the project is part of an overall Cultural Strategy aimed at enhancing the public realm with engaging public art, transforming the City of London as a destination for both business and visitors. The 9th Edition introduces 21 artworks that activate both new and previously unused public spaces, with accompanying community-based events and educational opportunities for a range of audiences surrounding the Square Mile.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

City of London

Size

25000 sq m

Completion

June 2023

Location

Aldgate Square, Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AF, UK

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