The Lanesborough, London is delighted to announce its participation as part of its ongoing Art Program with The Kensington and Chelsea Art Week, an unmissable highlight on London’s summer culture calendar. This year, The Lanesborough will feature as a location in a brand new outdoor exhibition for 2024, being the first family friendly trail entitled ‘Kids Go Wild’.
Brought to you by the Knightsbridge Partnership and King’s Road Partnership, the free trail features eleven astonishing bronze sculptures created by British and Australian artists, Gillie and Marc, dubbed ‘the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s history’ by the New York Times.
Their highly coveted sculptures have animated over 250 cities across the world, and this summer their project ‘A Wild Life for Wildlife’ will roam the Brompton Road and King’s Road bringing joy and wonder to all ages, but importantly raise awareness for endangered animals, in partnership with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
One of the greatest joys and sources of wonder comes from the most natural place, the wild. Animals, forests, lakes, and all the beautiful treats of planet earth are more exciting and healing than anything we have created. Yet the world is currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction.
More and more beautiful creatures are in trouble. The reasons can be linked back to us, humans. Thousands of the most important animals are facing imminent extinction unless we act now. But with the same joy and love that we get from being in these magical places, we can also heal them.
Taking a seat on a tandem bike joining a game of chess, or throwing a ball in a pool, encourages families to become a part of the journey with endangered animals. It allows them to learn and understand why each of these species is in trouble.
With QR codes connected with the sculpture, kids and adults will be transported to important information about the different animals’ lives, needs, and threats.
This creates an experience accessible to all, putting wildlife conservation at the centre of people’s cities and lives. Wildlife conservation is no longer hidden in the outskirts of human society, it is right here in the urban jungle. Steven Medway, CEO of Knightsbridge bid says, “This summer we are bringing the first ever public art trail to Knightsbridge, as eleven astonishing bronze sculptures roam the Brompton and King’s Road to bring joy and wonder to visitors of all ages. We are delighted The Lanesborough is bringing this unique spectacle into their hotel, providing a surprising welcome for their guests to enjoy.”
Officially launching on the 14th June to 30th August 2024 – The Lanesborough will be home to the Giant Tortoise.
