Illuminated River
@illuminatedriver.bsky.social
World’s longest public art commission, illuminating nine central London bridges along the River Thames.
www.illuminatedriver.london
www.illuminatedriver.london
Have you ever noticed the Dolphin lamps along the Thames Embankment?
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Have you ever noticed the Dolphin lamps along the Thames Embankment?
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
Illuminated River is a long-term #artinstallation transforming the #Thames at night with an orchestrated series of light works that span nine bridges in central #London.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Illuminated River is a long-term #artinstallation transforming the #Thames at night with an orchestrated series of light works that span nine bridges in central #London.
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We're delighted to announce that Illuminated River will sponsor a new video category in the Thames Festival Trust's Thames Lens 2026 photography competition.
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We're delighted to announce that Illuminated River will sponsor a new video category in the Thames Festival Trust's Thames Lens 2026 photography competition.
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
October 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, take a Mindful Moment at Millennium Bridge.
As the city moves around you, why not take a moment to stop and reflect?
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As the city moves around you, why not take a moment to stop and reflect?
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October 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, take a Mindful Moment at Millennium Bridge.
As the city moves around you, why not take a moment to stop and reflect?
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As the city moves around you, why not take a moment to stop and reflect?
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Hear from artist Ros Burgin, whose installation Above and Below was recently shown on Thames Clippers boats for Thames Festival Trust's #TotallyThames 2025, as she shares what she loves about Illuminated River and why she sees it as such an important artwork in the heart of #London.
September 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Hear from artist Ros Burgin, whose installation Above and Below was recently shown on Thames Clippers boats for Thames Festival Trust's #TotallyThames 2025, as she shares what she loves about Illuminated River and why she sees it as such an important artwork in the heart of #London.