350th anniversary of Great Fire of London marked with contemporary festival of arts and ideas

350th anniversary of Great Fire of London marked with contemporary festival of arts and ideas

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Resurgence, resilience and the evolution of the City of London are some of the key themes explored in LONDON’S BURNING, a series of spectacular events produced by Artichoke to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire
of London and its aftermath, taking place 30th August-4th September 2016.

LONDON’S BURNING will bring the Square Mile and beyond to life with a series of art installations, performances and talks that will give a unique Artichoke perspective on a significant moment in the country’s history. The programme takes in landmark locations across the city and includes; an underwater performance-artwork at Broadgate; a domino-like sculpture that snakes through the city’s streets tracing the multiple paths of the fire; and a spectacular riverside finale.

Audiences are invited to rediscover the City of London and adjacent areas, its past and its future. LONDON’S BURNING offers an opportunity to contemplate the lasting impact the Fire had on the architecture, outlook and infrastructure of the City including some of its most iconic buildings and landmarks.

For the last ten years, Artichoke has made work in the public realm that seeks to transform people’s lives and change the world through the creation of extraordinary moments.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “The Great Fire of London was one of the most important moments in the history of the capital. The range of fantastic events taking place around its 350th anniversary shows once again
that London is open to visitors from around the world.”

London’s Burning, produced by Artichoke, 30th August-4th September 2016