Public art & sculpture · London
The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay
In or near City of London.
The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Place summary
The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay is a public art installation located in London. This work is notable for its contemporary expression and reflects themes of resilience and empowerment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5480, -0.0189
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E20 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7942 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Now open
- Official site
- www.vam.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/273190925 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay?
- The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E20 3BA), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay?
- The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode E20 3BA.
- Is The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay free to visit?
- Yes, The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E20 3BA.