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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay

In or near City of London.

Paid admission£

The Spark Catchers by Lemn Sissay — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

Bus Art, 'English Herbaceous Border' - geograph.org.uk - 4262069

Oast House Archive — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The David Bowie Centre showcases a curated collection of 200 pieces from the David Bowie archive. Visitors can explore iconic costumes, instruments, and memorabilia that highlight Bowie's artistic evolution and impact on music and culture.

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 Wick0.6 km
Opening
Now open
Official site
www.vam.ac.uk

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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.