Lumiere, the United Kingdom’s largest light festival, was held in London for the first time this year. The event showcases different light installations, videos and interactive sculptures from artists all over the world. This year, some of London’s most iconic buildings and locations, such as Westminster Abbey, were transformed with illuminations. Here’s a colourful glimpse of the festival.
Les Voyageurs (The Travellers) by artist Cedric Le Borgne is exhibited in St James’ Square during the Lumiere London exhibition in England. The first Lumiere exhibition in London was a free festival of light with exhibits placed in 30 locations across the capital. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
Elephantastic by artists Design/Catherine Garret is exhibited along Regent Street during the Lumiere London exhibition. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
A visitor takes a picture of Aquarium by artists Bufalino and Benoit Deseille, exhibited in Grosvenor Square. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
The Light of the Spirit by artist Patrice Warrener, exhibited at Westminster Abbey. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
London by artist Janet Echelman, exhibited over Oxford Street. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
Visitors walk past the Garden of Light by artist TILT as it is exhibited in Leicester Square. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
Les Lumineoles by artist Porte par le vent, exhibited along Piccadilly. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
London by artist Janet Echelman, exhibited over Oxford Street. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
Circus of Light by artist Ocubo, exhibited by Kings Cross Station. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
Garden of Light by TILT exhibited in Leicester Square. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
Brothers and Sisters by artist Ron Haselden, exhibited in Grosvenor Square. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
A man in fancy dress walks along Piccadilly during the Lumiere London exhibition. Photograph: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
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