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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

Float

In or near City of London.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Float — Public artwork (lights) by Martin Richman.

Canary Wharf DLR station - geograph.org.uk - 4524504

Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Canary Wharf · 0.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Float is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (lights) by Martin Richman.". Coordinates: 51.5054°, -0.0208°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Martin Richman's artwork 'Float' is an installation located at North Colonnade, designed to enhance the visual experience of the space after dark. Richman, who began his career as a lighting designer, has created numerous public art pieces and exhibitions throughout his artistic journey.

Place summary

Float is an establishment located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E14. It serves as a unique venue within the city, contributing to the diverse array of activities and experiences available in this part of London.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5054, -0.0208
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E14 4EU
Parliamentary constituency
Poplar and Limehouse
Nearest railway station
Canary Wharf0 km
Official site
canarywharf.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Float?
Float is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4EU), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
What is Float?
Float — Public artwork (lights) by Martin Richman.
How do I get to Float?
The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 4EU.
How do I get to Float?
The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 4EU.