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Stephanie Lüning's Rainbow Foam Waterfall Invades London

festival-fair · 2026-04-27

On September 3, 2022, German artist Stephanie Lüning transformed The Tide park staircase in London into a river of rainbow-colored foam as part of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. The interactive installation, titled Island of Foam, used only water and food coloring to create a playful, ephemeral spectacle that delighted both children and adults. Wind gusts lifted the foam onto the audience, sparking a collective celebration. Lüning specializes in large-scale public performance art that engages viewers directly, leaving a lasting impression despite the works' brief existence.

Key facts

  • The event took place on September 3, 2022.
  • The installation was called Island of Foam.
  • It was created by German artist Stephanie Lüning.
  • The foam was made with water and food coloring.
  • The location was The Tide park staircase in London.
  • It was part of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival.
  • The festival offers free performances, music, and public art.
  • Lüning's works are ephemeral, lasting only a few minutes.

Entities

Artists

  • Stephanie Lüning

Institutions

  • Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
  • Artribune

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • The Tide

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