Illuminated River
@IlluminatedRiv
World’s longest public art commission, illuminating nine central London bridges along the River Thames. #IlluminatedRiver
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All aboard! Take in some of the best views in London this spring on a mesmerising Illuminated River Official Boat tour with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
Departing from Tower Pier every Saturday until 25 May.
Book here >
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Leo Villareal Studio
Did you know that at 370m Waterloo Bridge is the longest bridge in London?
The #IlluminatedRiver artwork adds a 379-metre stretch of light across both faces of the bridge and washes its underside with light.
Leo Villareal Studio
📸 © James Newton
“When I reflect on this image, I appreciate the change that Illuminated River has had on my night-time walks along the Thames,” says Martyn, whose photo ‘Light After Dark’ was shortlisted for the #thameslens2021 photography competition.
Thames Festival Trust Port of London Authority
In honour of William Shakespeare’s birth 460 years ago today, we recall his connection with the Thames.
In 1599, his theatre company built the original Globe on the riverbank. Today, the Shakespeare’s Globe continues to attract visitors from far and wide.
Happy Birthday Shakespeare!
Embark on a Uber Boat by Thames Clippers #IlluminatedRiver boat tour and let the City of London and Westminster Guides take you on a journey through history under the rivets of all nine bridges.
Every Saturday at 21:30 from Tower Pier. Book here >
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These before and after photos reveal #IlluminatedRiver ’s transformative effect on night views of Westminster Bridge.
The artwork by Leo Villareal Studio with LDS Architects washes the undersides of the historic latticework arches with soft green tones.
📸 © James Newton
For #WorldArtDay , we look at what inspired #IlluminatedRiver .
Art begets art, and artist Leo Villareal was fascinated by the way the Thames has historically inspired creativity from Handel’s music to Monet’s paintings.
Leo Villareal Studio
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As the sun sets across the city the beauty of #IlluminatedRiver is awakened.
“At dusk and into the night, I love how the colourful artwork lights bring the beautiful architecture and significance of the bridges to life,” says photography enthusiast Mel.
📸 melbocks, Instagram
The making of Illuminated River saw @FMConwayLtd transporting materials to site by river and using specialist abseiling teams to minimise disruption to bridge users.
Discover how the world's longest public artwork was created >
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#IlluminatedRiverLegacy
The City Bridge Foundation, in partnership with the The Poetry Society, is seeking its first-ever poet-in-residence – to celebrate in verse the vital role of the charity, whilst drawing inspiration from the bridges in the city of London.
Apply by 21 April: bit.ly/3vFvxjC
We’d like to wish our followers a happy #worldhealthday this Sunday!
Illuminated River enhances time spent outdoors, but you can also access the meditative qualities of the artwork via our virtual 360 @googleartsculture tours > bit.ly/3UZvNEv
Be kind to your mind.
Why not mark #NationalWalkingDay with a self-guided walking tour along the Thames?
Go at your own pace and use the Illuminated River Map to guide you along all or part of the circular nine-bridge walk.
Download the map >
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📸 © James Newton
As British Summer Time begins, why not make the most of the mild evenings with an #IlluminatedRiver Uber Boat Tour by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
These circular trips start at Tower Pier and sail beneath all nine bridges in the artwork.
Book > bit.ly/47EEJlv
This is Lambeth Bridge before and after #IlluminatedRiver , showing how Leo Villareal’s light installation gently transforms the bridges at night.
The artwork infuses the steel arches and Cornish granite piers of the 1932 bridge with a warm red-pink glow.
Leo Villareal Studio
The Thames Lens Winners Exhibition at Woods Quay London celebrated winners and runners up of the 2023 photography competition in style.
We were impressed by the standard of #IlluminatedRiver entries. Thanks to Thames Festival Trust and Port of London Authority for organising the competition.
There are some truly wonderful photo opportunities along the Thames – as award-winning photographer Nigel Wilson demonstrates.
Join Nigel on an upcoming #IlluminatedRiver photography tour on 27 March, 3 April or 10 April.
Book > bit.ly/3spUcXR
📸 © Nigel Wilson
The last Illuminated River guided walk for this season is on Tuesday (March 27th). eventbrite.co.uk/e/illuminated-…
“London under the night sky and its reflections on the river have a magical radiance that never fail to inspire,” says London artist @suchi_chidambaram.
In her oil on canvas, self-taught artist Suchi depicts Leo Villareal’s artwork on Blackfriars Road Bridge.
Leo Villareal Studio
Lighter evenings are a great opportunity to witness #IlluminatedRiver coming to life as dusk falls.
The lights remain switched on every night until 2am – so there’s plenty of time to explore all nine bridges in the artwork.