Sculpture in the City<\/a>, the City of London\u2019s annual public art programme set amongst iconic architectural landmarks, opened Thursday 27 June 2019, celebrating its ninth edition. 19 artworks make up this year\u2019s outdoor sculpture park in the Square Mile, to include a new artwork by Jonathan Trayte to be unveiled in Autumn 2019.<\/p>\n The exhibition includes works from internationally renowned artists including Nathan Coley, Jennifer Steinkamp, Nina Saunders and Lawrence Weiner. The artworks are displayed next to some of the City\u2019s most famous buildings, including 30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin), The Leadenhall Building (the Cheesegrater), as well as new public spaces that have opened this year, including 70 St Mary Axe and Aldgate Square.<\/p>\n For Sculpture in the City\u2019s ninth edition, the artworks are spread across the Sculpture in the City area (a triangle defined by Bishopsgate, Fenchurch Street and Bevis Marks), and range greatly in form, scale and medium. This year\u2019s edition also sees works from the 8th edition remain on show including Do Ho Suh\u2019s Bridging Home, London<\/em> (2018) a co-commission by Art Night and Sculpture in the City, Nancy Rubins\u2019 Crocodylius Philodendrus<\/em> (2016-17), Clare Jarrett\u2019s Sari Garden<\/em> (2018), Juliana Cerqueira Leite\u2019s Climb<\/em> (2011) and Shaun C Badham\u2019s I\u2019M STAYING<\/em> (2014).<\/p>\n Sculpture in the City has built a rapport with many who live and work in, as well as visit the City of London. Over the past nine years, Sculpture in the City has gained attention for bringing both established international artists and rising stars to the wider public\u2019s attention. With works juxtaposed against the tall buildings in the Square Mile, this open- air exhibition not only enriches the workday experience of City workers but draws cultural visitors into this most ancient part of the city.<\/p>\n Graham Packham, Chairman of the City of London Corporation\u2019s Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee, says \u201cSculpture in the City is hugely popular with workers, residents and visitors, who enjoy engaging with, and being challenged by, work created by world-class artists. The strong and trusted partnership forged between the City of London Corporation, the art world, and local businesses is key to its continuing success. The City Corporation\u2019s support for Sculpture in the City underlines our commitment to promoting the arts and culture in this unique and historic area of London.\u201d *<\/em><\/p>\n Events and Tours > here<\/a>.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s artworks are in place from 27th<\/sup>\u00a0June until April 2020.
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