Photo credit: © Aude Gimonet
St Paul’s Cathedral has launched a spectacular immersive sound and light show, Luminous, which will run until Friday.
About
Luminous is an hour-long immersive display which has taken inspiration from the history, collections and archive of St Paul’s Cathedral. The breathtaking show presents a stunning fusion of art, sound and architecture.
It’s presented by Luxmuralis, a collaboration between sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper, who create immersive, multi-media installations both in the UK and abroad. They explain: “Core to our work is the exploration and development of fine art tradition through new media and place contemporary fine art, light and sound production in an art historical context. Luxmuralis take art onto the streets and provide access to visual artwork in public as well as unexpected places. Developed from the concept of “Son et Lumiere” our fully curated immersive fine art experiences combine the qualities of light and sound through contemporary media and years of experience as fine artists. Luxmuralis created the first ever model and method introducing such unique installations inside the interiors of Cathedrals and sacred spaces – paving the way for such spaces to be transformed and encouraging new audiences to engage with artwork as well as the space it envelops. Audiences are immersed in a fine art experience that brings such ancient monumental and sacred spaces to life. Viewers become part of the artwork as they physically journey through the spectacular sound and light which is described as ‘evocative and powerful’ by hundreds of thousands who have experienced Luxmuralis.”
All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the upkeep and preservation of St Paul’s Cathedral.
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is located on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. Well known for its iconic dome, the building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the English Baroque style. It opened in 1710.
Getting there
You can reach St Paul’s Cathedral from Hertford Street by taking the Victoria line from Green Park to Oxford Circus where you’ll join the Central line to St Paul’s.