'Bring London Together'

This public art project, which is part of the Mayor of London’s Let’s Do London domestic tourism campaign and supported by Bloomberg, unleashes colour onto pedestrian crossings on Tottenham Court Road in Camden and in the City of London in a spectacular public artwork and will remain on view for a year.

'Bring London Together' makes art and design accessible, to Londoners and visitors, while championing the creative sector which has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

“I’ve always loved London, and will always love this city,” says Yinka Ilori. “But we sometimes need a reminder of how special and beautiful it is.” For his Landmark Project, the North Acton-based designer designed crossings on Tottenham Court Road in bright and vivid pattern, taking inspiration from the lives and buildings of the area. 

The project also engages with the local community, inviting them to participate in the project. Across two days of London Design Festival, volunteers were invited to paint the Queen Street pedestrian area and help bring Ilori‘s second artwork to life.

On Tottenham Court Road, a variety of events are being hosted to support the local community including chalk art painting sessions and free walking tours through December. Plus, there’s a chance to win a limited-edition Yinka Ilori print. Find out more.