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These giant 20ft-tall rainbow arches are now on display in the City of London

Don’t miss this free immersive art installation

India Lawrence
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India Lawrence
Staff Writer, UK
Elysian Arcs, City of London
Photograph: Mickey. F Lee
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We know you lot love immersive art installations. And even better if they’re free. So we’re happy to share that a load of 20ft-tall rainbow sculptures are now on display in the City of London, and they’re open to the public at no cost.

Earlier this week (on Monday February 26) an outdoor light and sound installation called Elysian Arcs opened at The Leadenhall Building – AKA the Cheesegrater – in the City of London.

The exhibition features giant inflatable arches which visitors can walk around and underneath. The sculptures are made from a colour-reflecting dichroic film that reacts to changes in light, causing a rainbow of reflections and a unique picture from every angle. The arches will also emit an ambient soundtrack to help you get into a real zen state of mind.

Here are a couple of snaps of what the arches look like.

Elysian Arcs, City of London
Photograph: Mickey. F Lee
Elysian Arcs, City of London
Photograph: Mickey. F Lee
Elysian Arcs, City of London
Photograph: Mickey. F Lee

Created by award-winning design studio Atelier Sisu, the Arcs were commissioned by the Eastern City Business Improvement District (EC BID) and produced by FESTIVAL.ORG. The free exhibition aims to improve the well-being and mental health of residents and workers in the City.

You can find the rainbow arches at the foot of the Leadenhall Building from 10am–8pm daily until Friday March 15.

Want to see more art this month? These are the best art exhibitions taking place in the capital right now. And these are the art shows we can’t wait to see in 2024

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