Lyric Hammersmith Unveils New Art Commissions by David Batchelor and Richard Wentworth
The Lyric Theatre Hammersmith has commissioned new artworks as part of a major capital development project. Artists David Batchelor and Richard Wentworth CBE were chosen to create artistic interventions for the building, with their work managed and curated by a consultancy. Batchelor produced a large neon piece for the exterior, inspired by the Victorian theatre's details, while Wentworth contributed as a leading figure in British sculpture. The commissions aim to enhance the theatre's architecture and public presence.
Key facts
- David Batchelor and Richard Wentworth CBE were commissioned for new artworks at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith.
- The commissions are part of a multi-million pound capital development project at the theatre.
- Batchelor created an exterior neon work approximately eight meters high, titled '19-20-21', inspired by Victorian theatre motifs.
Entities
Artists
- David Batchelor
- Richard Wentworth
Institutions
- Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
Locations
- Hammersmith
- UK