London's Burning Talks Series

‘Four cities. One movement. Every woman.’ How the history of colour, textiles and design influenced the once-in-a-lifetime mass participation artwork, PROCESSIONS NB: The voice/audio in this blog post has been generated using Artificial Intelligence

This year, Artichoke turns 20. For two decades, we’ve worked with artists to transform public spaces – creating large-scale experiences that stay with people long after they’ve gone. NB: The voice/audio in this blog post has been generated using Artificial Intelligence To mark the occasion, we’re taking a moment to look back. Over the coming months, we’ll revisit some of the projects that have sha...

Artichoke, Lumiere’s producers worked with the Teesdale Community Resources (TCR) Hub to organise workshops for community members to take part in the UK’s light art biennial, with support from Point North. Established over 30 years ago, Teesdale Community Resources (TCR) has been an essential hub for the residents of Teesdale, providing extensive programmes of activities for young people, families...

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On Tuesday 3 February 2026, 45 A-Level Art and Design students from 7 schools across London came together for Art Path – Artichoke’s free programme designed to offer a day of exploration, inspiration and real-world insight into creative careers. Discover why programmes like this matter. NB: The voice/audio in this blog post has been generated using Artificial Intelligence

This is the audio version of the job pack for the Executive Assistant (Production) role. Find out more via: https://www.artichoke.uk.com/executive-assistant-production/ NB: The voice/audio in this blog post has been generated using Artificial Intelligence

Here at Artichoke, we believe in art that extends beyond galleries and institutions – art that meaningfully engages communities whilst encouraging local people to explore their imagination. Our Learning & Participation (L&P) team have been hard at work planning and delivering workshops and programmes across the country to help us achieve our goal of making art more accessible to the communities th...

For International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January, Artichoke reflects on our partnership with CUR8 to remove the CO2 emissions created by artists’ travel and accommodation as part of The Gallery Season 5 exhibition, It’s Not Easy Being Green.

Martin Firrell, Creative Director of The Gallery, is a master storyteller. In a compelling presentation, originally created for our OOH partners, he brings the artworks to life, connecting them into a unified whole that reveals a richer, overarching narrative. Until now, this presentation has remained behind the scenes – but this season we thought, why keep it to ourselves? Listen to discover more...

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Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were growing up? The answer was probably influenced by what you were exposed to from the media, family and friends to social and political issues. Or maybe, a future career simply wasn’t on your radar. We sat down with Artichoke Producers Tilda Verrells and James Bickers to talk to them about their latest experience at a Career Day.

We caught up with Tasnim Mahdy, artist and facilitator of Artichoke’s Summer School workshops, whose socially engaged art practice spans a multitude of mediums.

The Venice Biennale returned this year under the evocative theme Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere. Although it opened in April, there is still plenty of time to visit as it is on until the end of November. Don’t miss your chance to experience the powerful and thought-provoking works at the 2024 Venice Biennale. With its compelling theme and diverse array of artists, this year’s exhibition...

An interview with Lumiere's BRILLIANT artist, Emma Griffiths: 'The deaf community is such a diverse spectrum and, for me, what's important is trying to bring light to that.'

Artichoke’s Head of Trusts & Foundations Emily Turner has worked at Artichoke since 2017. We asked Emily to give us her top tips on where to find grant opportunities, how to apply and the important do’s and don’ts. Read the full article here: www.artichoke.uk.com/top-tips-for-writing-your-funding-application

The Drop (2023), a beacon of light and sound by internationally renowned, UK lighting designer Phil Supple for L:umiere 2023. Beams, patterns and lights, choreographed to a lively musical score composed by collaborator and sound artist Toby Park, illuminated the full height of the Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland.

HERD is a musical and sculptural odyssey of epic proportions devised by Orlando Gough, bringing together community of makers, hundreds of local schoolchildren and many hundreds more members of music groups and soloists. Created with their own unique character, the 23 larger-than-life sheep are popping up across the district of Kirklees ths week, singing original compositions created especially for...

60-40 by Michael Roche (vocals) Explanations avoid confrontations by The First ones (Doug James – Guitar + Lead vocals, Dan James – Bass + Backing vocals, Will Wright – Drums + Backing vocals) Get on your knees by Sam Butterfield (Guitar and vocals) High School by Mason White (vocals) Yet by Mason White (vocals) I Won’t Let Her Go by Slutty Mary (Michael and Charlotte) Parallel Universe by The Fir...

With only one day until #HERD2023 launches as part of Kirklees Year of Music, we spoke to Huddersfield-based artist Dave Young, the creator of the 23 musical sheep sculptures that will soon appear in surprising places across the beautiful Kirklees countryside and towns…

In conversation with Tony Heaton by artichoketrust

A Telling of Light is a special new commission to memorialise and commemorate the huge number of lives lost to Covid in the UK during the course of the pandemic, the work will reflect and recognise the magnitude of this loss and specifically the loss of breath.

Peace Camp, Deborah Warner in collaboration with Fiona Shaw, 2012. Soundscape composed and re-edited for broadcast by Mel Mercier. Sound design by John Del'Nero Produced by Artichoke

At the top of The Monument, actor Simon Callow reads extras from John Dryden's poem, Annus Mirabilis and reflects on life in London 1666. Part of the talks series for London's Burning, a festival of arts and ideas for Great Fire 350, a season of events commemorating the Great Fire of London.

During the London’s Burning festival, audiences were invited to experience 'Holoscenes', a five hour underwater performance installation inspired by the threat we face from rising sea levels. Join Artichoke Director Helen Marriage as she discusses art and crisis with artist Lars Jan and Judith Knight (co-Director of ArtsAdmin), exploring how each of them use art to respond to issues impacting the...

Three speakers each share their own responses on the theme of 'fire' for 15 minutes each. Featuring: Actor and writer Joshua Levine, author of 'The Secret Blitz'. Becci Bryant, the first female Chief Fire Officer to have risen through the ranks. Ed Galea, founding director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group. Part of the talks series for London's Burning, a festival of arts and ideas for Great Fi...