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Piccadilly Un:Plugged We are delighted by the incredible response to 'Art After Dark - Piccadilly Un:Plugged', created by Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian Ph.D and curated by New Public for Art of London. From a live feature on BBC London to coverage in Artnet, Resident Advisor, NME, Harper’s Bazaar, Schön! Magazine, Secret London, SETI Institute, and many more—the enthusiasm for Art After Dark has been truly remarkable. "London-based artist Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian has staged a neon, multi-sensory, intergalactic takeover of Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The installation uses a cutting-edge technology known as Moon bounce to bring astronomical sounds to the city." — artnet At New Public, we are committed to bringing dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring public art experiences to urban spaces.This project would not have been possible without the vision and creativity of Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, whose groundbreaking work continues to push the boundaries of art and science. A huge thank you to the Heart of London Business Alliance, as well as the collaboration of our incredible partners, including PREMIER, Landsec, The Crown Estate, Westminster City Council, SETI Institute, Jodrell Bank, CLAYGROUND COLLECTIVE LIMITED, Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, Glow Inflatables Limited, Flow Power Solutions, Southby Productions, MY LOCAL BOBBY and UNISTELLAR. And, of course, thank you to everyone who has visited, engaged, and shared in this extraordinary cosmic journey with us. #ArtAfterDark #ArtofLondon #PiccadillyUnplugged #PublicArt #NewPublicProjects

International Wxmen's Day As a proudly women-owned and operated agency, New Public dedicates this International Wxmen's Day to our incredible team—thank you for everything you do! We couldn’t achieve any of this without your hard work, passion, and unwavering support: Jen Barnes, Lauren Estelle Jones, Lizzy Baddeley, Jennifer Cunningham and Roberta Livingston. Timed to coincide with International Wxmen’s Day, Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian Ph.D interstellar art programme for Piccadilly Un:Plugged shines a spotlight on female, trans and non-binary musicians and collaborators. The sonic installation pulses with the heartbeats of not only women from Ben Hayoun-Stépanian’s Armenian family, but also from community contributors. As a public art project, Nelly invited everyone to become part of this multi-sensory, free art experience—blending hearts into the cosmic soundscape. ✨ Art After Dark #PiccadillyUnplugged 📍 Locations: Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly Lights, Leicester Square, St James’s Market and Pavilion 🗓️ Dates: 8th March, last day today! #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomexnsDay #IWD #ArtAfterDark #NewPublicProjects

Just Landed: Piccadilly Un:Plugged - a free cosmic art playground throughout the West End. Today we are thrilled to celebrate the return of Art After Dark with Piccadilly Un:Plugged, by the visionary artist, designer, and filmmaker Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian Ph.D. Curated for Art of London by New Public, this project is a true collaboration, bringing together the creative power of our partners—Heart of London Business Alliance, Westminster City Council, Landsec, The Crown Estate, Westminster City Council, and a host of inspiring artists and innovators such as Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London and Clayground Collective. Not forgetting a broadcasted hypnotic lunar soundscape featuring excerpts of tracks from Massive Attack, The Avalanches, Moses Boyd, and Mirrored Fatality which have been bounced off the Moon. From the iconic Piccadilly Lights to the interactive installations in Leicester Square, this ambitious project highlights the strength of community and partnership in creating transformative public art. 🗓️ 6 - 8 March, across all three nights, expect to see: 📍 Piccadilly Circus: Moonbounce audio installation 📍 Piccadilly Lights: FROM THE FULL TO THE VOID short film screening, shown in full on 8th March 📍 Leicester Square: Schrödinger Cats 📍 The Londoner Hotel: Talk to the Moon Phonebox 📍 St. James's Market: Cabinet of Curiosities Numerous UNISTELLAR telescopes will also be situated across the trail and outside the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts, giving you the unique chance to leave London behind and connect with the universe. A huge thank you to all our partners and collaborators! Kirsty Tullett-Jones Mark Williams Ros Morgan Emma O. Colleen Considine Ayla Guder Charlie Easter, everyone at Premier, My Local Bobby, and our wonderful creative producer Jen Barnes #ArtAfterDark #PiccadillyUnplugged #NewPublicProjects

Thanks to Soho House & Co for hosting our fantastic conversation with filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian Ph.D, and Kirsty Tullett-Jones, Director of Marketing and Communication at HOLBA, for an exclusive preview of Piccadilly Un:Plugged, ahead of tomorrow's launch of Art After Dark. Piccadilly Un:Plugged is live across London's iconic West End from Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 March! Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian Ph.D Kirsty Tullett-Jones Heart of London Business Alliance #ArtAfterDark #ArtofLondon

Mark your calendar! Intergalactic cosmic art trail landing in the West End for “Piccadilly Un:Plugged” by visionary artist, designer and filmmaker Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian Ph.D. Taking place over three days on 6-8th March for the next iteration of Art After Dark, a project curated by New Public for the fantastic Art of London programme! https://lnkd.in/emAQNceC

Let there be light at Leicester Square! This week New Public illuminated the West End with a installation of eight new neon artworks titled "There Is No Darkness In the Garden Of Light" by mixed-media artist, Chila Kumari Burman MBE for our client Heart of London Business Alliance. In response to the William Shakespeare water fountain in Leicester Square whose inscription reads "there is no darkness but ignorance," the installation is a celebration of light, illumination and inclusivity that reflects Burman's Punjabi-Liverpudlian heritage and the diverse communities of London. Complementing this new work is a collection of Burman's neons at iconic destinations including The Londoner Hotel, The Hippodrome Casino, London Trocadero, Westminster City Council Reference Library, and a screening of her film "Dada and the Punjabi Princess" on the infamous Piccadilly Lights. Commissioned by Art of London for Art After Dark - the bi-annual cultural programme that showcases independent galleries, cultural institutions Royal Academy of Arts, The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery and the best place to eat and drink in the West End. With thanks to PREMIER, Westminster City Council, LIGHTPOOL LLP, Blackpool Illuminations, Flow Power Solutions, MY LOCAL BOBBY and New Public Creative Producer associate Jen Barnes. Live until late Saturday 12 October! #ArtOfLondon #ArtAfterDark #ChilaBurman #PublicArt #NewPublicProjects

Thank you for the shoutout Criterion Capital! Catching our fantastic Creative Producer Associate Jen Barnes in action on a site visit. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with such a visionary and collaborative team on this year’s Art After Dark programme. We’re beyond excited to see the West End come alive with Chila Kumari Burman MBE’s incredible installations, which are sure to illuminate and captivate imaginations. Curated by New Public as part of the Art of London for the Heart of London Business Alliance 🗓 Thursday 10th - Saturday 12th October

One month ago, New Public deinstalled Yinka Ilori’s “Good Things Come to Those Who Wait” at Piccadilly Circus.   Adorning the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain with new sculptures for the first time in 132 years, the installation was extended due to an overwhelmingly positive public response. The reaction exceeded our expectations, and we were incredibly proud to see fantastic media coverage from top-tier outlets including BBC News, Financial Times, ITV, The Guardian, and Dezeen.   We extend our gratitude to the talented 'architect of joy' Yinka Ilori and Klara Zepp, as well as Heart of London Business Alliance, Westminster City Council, Piccadilly Lights, New Public's associate Jen Barnes, and Firecracker Works for their invaluable collaboration in making this project a reality. It was an honour to see our work recognised on such a large scale.   #PublicArt #CreativeCollaboration #CulturalPlacemaking #Innovation #ArtInThePublicRealm https://lnkd.in/dEani-zm

It’s been one year since we officially launched New Public, and what a journey it’s been! We’ve had the privilege of curating world-class destinations such as Piccadilly Circus - collaborating with the Heart of London Business Alliance, Yinka Ilori, and Westminster City Council to take over the Anteros Monument and Piccadilly Lights - and Chelsea Barracks and The King's Foundation in Belgravia, for the first ‘Modern Masters’ outdoor sculpture programme in partnership with London Craft Week. Looking ahead, we’re excited to be working on a brand partnership with a global beauty brand to be revealed next year, curating public art and cultural programming for the launch of London's newest riverside destination, Fulham Pier, in 2025, and leading a new Cultural Strategy for Marylebone & Baker Street with Baker Street Quarter Partnership. A huge thank you to our clients and the talented roster of artists and innovators who’ve partnered with us to push the boundaries of public art. Stay tuned for our upcoming Leicester Square takeover as part of the Art of London "Art After Dark" from 10-12 October with Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE! #PublicArt #CulturalPlacemaking #Innovation #PublicRealm #Partnerships #RealEstate

Today we launched ‘Good Things Come to Those Who Wait’ by Yinka Ilori, in Piccadilly Circus curated by New Public. ✨ Visitors to Piccadilly Circus, between 20-25 August, can experience this bold new artwork symbolising the power of imagination. Yinka Ilori’s captivating public art installation brings two winged sculptures inspired by Greek mythology to the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, embellishing the iconic meeting spot with new sculptures for the first time in 132 years. Based on the Greek tale of Pegasus, the immortal winged horse, Yinka Ilori's creation encourages West End visitors to believe in their ability to make the impossible possible, mirroring a central theme to Ilori’s work. 🖍 Families and fans of mindful colouring can pick up specially created free colouring sheets to help ignite that spark of creativity and imagination, handed out during lunchtimes and available to download via the Art of London website. West End visitors will also discover Young Ambassadors from the Greater London Authority's youth programme, ready to share fascinating insights into local history and highlight hidden gems throughout the West End. 💎 With special thanks to Westminster City Council, Piccadilly Lights, PREMIER Heart of London Business Alliance. – #ArtOfLondon #YinkaIlori #GoodThingsWestEnd #PiccadillyCircus _ Kirsty Tullett-Jones Colleen Considine Mark Williams Emma O. Ayla Guder Ruby Short Edward Walton Eve Debbage Matt Davis, Jasmin Bisset, Rachael McNabb, Lorna-Rose Simpson, Jen Barnes. _