Art in the Public Realm

This year Open House has launched Art in the Open, a new advocacy body for art in the public realm. To coincide with this, Open House London is highlighting a number of buildings and places where artists have made a vital contribution. These range from artist and architect collaborations and temporary hoardings to permanent installations and sound and text works. All offer insights into the role that art can play in regeneration and placemaking.

Highlights include Lothar Götz's colourful hoarding in Barts Hospital, Bill Culbert's ariel neon artwork for Canary Wharf's Public Art Programme and Yuko Shiraishi's interior colourscape at the BBC Media Village.

Art Tours:

Canary Wharf Public Art Programme

Art and Architecture Tours:

Barts West Wing

BBC Media Village

Home Office

Moorfields Eye Hospital - Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre

Use the search pages to find the 'Art in the Public Realm' highlights. Also look out for other public art highlights at buildings including developments such as More London.

The new publication, Open space: art in the public realm 1995 - 2005 is now available with exemplary case studies celebrating the role of art in London's built environment. Produced by Arts Council England, London in partnership with Central London Partnership. For further details and to order a copy please click here

For more information on the new Open House art in the public realm agency visit
Art in the Open.