Battersea Power Station is appearing to be living up to it’s promise to become a “new cultural hub” , putting on its first Light Show this month.
Part of a new cultural calendar for 2020, The Light Show is the first event for 2020. Organisers are hoping that the calendar will help make Battersea Power Station a new hotspot for Wandsworth.
Talking Heads by Viktor Vicsek is one of the pieces on show at Battersea Power Station
Featuring four pieces, its showcasing art from all corners of the world.
Commissioned by the Light Air Collection, it comes from the brains behind the Amsterdam Lights Festival.
Artists make UK debut
Mads Vegas, the artist behind the piece Eternal Sunrise, is making his UK debut in Battersea.
“The piece is made of approximately 140 filtered fluorescent tubes,” said Vegas.
“It’s reminding people that much needed sunlight soon returns. For people to see it here, in an iconic building has brought me such joy.”
The eye-catching piece can be seen on the Grade II*-listed Coaling Jetty, an original feature from the Power Station
Eternal Sunrise is Mads Vegas’s UK debut at Battersea Power Station
The Power station steeped in history
An iconic landmark for many Londoners, Battersea Power Station has been the topic of many debates. Despite its notoriety it was proving impossible to find a buyer.
Built in the 1930’s, the power station provided 20% of all electricity in London electricity at one point.
As a result of a sale finally being agreed, it has become part of a £9bn development project due for completion in 2025.
Subsequently, although it’s now far from abandoned it certainly doesn’t look like a cultural hub.
Development concerns
Despite an attraction from international artists, there are concerns the Power Station isn’t on local people’s radar as a cultural destination.
Sarah Banham from the Battersea Power Station Development Company says it could be an asset for the area: “It is a new town centre for the borough, somewhere totally different. We are confident it’s bringing more opportunities, like jobs for instance.”
Following initial hesitation from locals due to the development plans featuring a lack of affordable housing, it is hoped that exhibitions like these could bring culture to the local area, while developments are ramping up, with business giants like Apple planning to move to the site in 2021.
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Battersea Power Station is appearing to be living up to it’s promise to become a ‘new cultural hub’ , putting on its first Light Show this month.
Part of a new cultural calendar for 2020, The Light Show is the first event for 2020. Organisers are hoping that the calendar will help make Battersea Power Station a new hotspot for Wandsworth.
The Power station steeped in history
An iconic landmark for many Londoners , the Power Station has the topic of many debates. Despite its notoriety it was proving impossible to find a buyer.The Built in the the 1930’s the Station provided 20% of all London’s electricity at one point. As a result of a sale finally being agreed it has become part of a 9billion pound development project due for completion in 2025. Subsequently although it’s now far from abandoned it certainly doesn’t look like a cultural hub.
First Light Festival for the Power Station
Talking Heads by Viktor Vicsek is one of the pieces on show at Battersea Power Station
However the Power Station is lighting up Wandsworth again with its first free art exhibition; the Light Show. Featuring four pieces , its showcasing art from all corners of the globe. Commissioned by the Light Air Collection, it comes from the brains behind the Amsterdam Lights Festival.
Artists make UK debut
One of the artists making their UK debut is Mads Vegas. The artist behind the piece Eternal Sunrise , Mads is making his UK debut in Battersea. “The piece is made of approximately140 filtered fluorescent tubes, says Mads . “ It’s reminding people that much needed sunlight soon returns. For people to see it here, in an iconic building has brought me such joy. An eye-catching piece, Eternal Sunrise can be seen on the Grade II*-listed Coaling Jetty, an original feature from the Power Station
Eternal Sunrise is Mads Vegas’s UK debut at Battersea Power Station
Development concerns
Despite an attraction from international artists, there are concerns the Power Station isn’t on local people’s radar as a cultural destination.Sarah Banham from the Battersea Power Station Development Company says it could be an asset for the area. ‘ It is a new town centre for the Borough , somewhere totally different. We are confident it’s bringing more opportunities, like jobs for instance ”
A brighter Battersea Power Station?
Following initial hesitation from locals due to the development plans featuring a lack of affordable housing it is hoped that exhibitions like these could bring culture to the local area. However with developments ramping up, and with business giants like Apple moving to the site in 2021 for instance, only time will tell if exhibitions like these are the start of a better Battersea.
Battersea Power Station is appearing to be living up to it’s promise to become a “new cultural hub” , putting on its first Light Show this month.
Part of a new cultural calendar for 2020, The Light Show is the first event for 2020. Organisers are hoping that the calendar will help make Battersea Power Station a new hotspot for Wandsworth.
Talking Heads by Viktor Vicsek is one of the pieces on show at Battersea Power Station
Featuring four pieces, its showcasing art from all corners of the world.
Commissioned by the Light Air Collection, it comes from the brains behind the Amsterdam Lights Festival.
Artists make UK debut
Mads Vegas, the artist behind the piece Eternal Sunrise, is making his UK debut in Battersea.
“The piece is made of approximately 140 filtered fluorescent tubes,” said Vegas.
“It’s reminding people that much needed sunlight soon returns. For people to see it here, in an iconic building has brought me such joy.”
The eye-catching piece can be seen on the Grade II*-listed Coaling Jetty, an original feature from the Power Station
Eternal Sunrise is Mads Vegas’s UK debut at Battersea Power Station
The Power station steeped in history
An iconic landmark for many Londoners, Battersea Power Station has been the topic of many debates. Despite its notoriety it was proving impossible to find a buyer.
Built in the 1930’s, the power station provided 20% of all electricity in London electricity at one point.
As a result of a sale finally being agreed, it has become part of a £9bn development project due for completion in 2025.
Subsequently, although it’s now far from abandoned it certainly doesn’t look like a cultural hub.
Development concerns
Despite an attraction from international artists, there are concerns the Power Station isn’t on local people’s radar as a cultural destination.
Sarah Banham from the Battersea Power Station Development Company says it could be an asset for the area: “It is a new town centre for the borough, somewhere totally different. We are confident it’s bringing more opportunities, like jobs for instance.”
Following initial hesitation from locals due to the development plans featuring a lack of affordable housing, it is hoped that exhibitions like these could bring culture to the local area, while developments are ramping up, with business giants like Apple planning to move to the site in 2021.
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