Damien Hirst and Mark Wallinger Lead Sculpture in the City 2017/2018
Sculpture in the City is making its comeback in London's Square Mile, featuring 16 pieces of art spread across 26 locations, with six new spots added this year. Among the featured artists is Damien Hirst, showcasing a 6-meter tall anatomical human figure at Cullum Street, inspired by his latest work. Mark Wallinger will unveil 'The Black Horse' at Bishopsgate. Other artists include Daniel Buren, Martin Creed, and Paul McCarthy, alongside a parachute sculpture by Ryan Gander. Previous years have spotlighted figures like Ai Weiwei and Sarah Lucas. This event, organized by the City of London Corporation, kicks off on June 29.
Key facts
- Sculpture in the City returns with 16 works across 26 locations, six new.
- Damien Hirst presents a 6-meter anatomical human model at Cullum Street.
- Mark Wallinger installs 'The Black Horse' at Bishopsgate.
- Other artists: Daniel Buren, Martin Creed, Kevin Killen, Paul McCarthy, Nathaniel Rackowe, Recycle Group, Bosco Sodi, Karen Tang, Gavin Turk, Mhairi Vari, Peter Randall, Fernando Casasempere, Ryan Gander, Gary Webb.
- Previous edition featured Ai Weiwei, William Kentridge, Giuseppe Penone, Matt Collishaw, Sarah Lucas.
- Program organized by City of London Corporation.
- Opening date: June 29.
- Square Mile transformed into public art park.
Entities
Artists
- Damien Hirst
- Mark Wallinger
- Daniel Buren
- Martin Creed
- Kevin Killen
- Paul McCarthy
- Nathaniel Rackowe
- Recycle Group
- Bosco Sodi
- Karen Tang
- Gavin Turk
- Mhairi Vari
- Peter Randall
- Fernando Casasempere
- Ryan Gander
- Gary Webb
- Ai Weiwei
- William Kentridge
- Giuseppe Penone
- Matt Collishaw
- Sarah Lucas
Institutions
- City of London Corporation
- Sculpture in the City
- Artribune
- Hangar Bicocca
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Square Mile
- City of London
- Cullum Street
- Bishopsgate
- Italy
- Milan
- Venice