{"id":20518,"date":"2017-07-18T13:12:23","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T13:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=20518"},"modified":"2017-07-18T13:12:23","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T13:12:23","slug":"instagramthis-a-neon-lovers-guide-to-lit-art-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/instagramthis-a-neon-lovers-guide-to-lit-art-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"#InstagramThis: A Neon Lover’s Guide to Lit Art in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s no secret that neon is having a moment, especially right now in London. 2017 kicked off with\u00a0“The Light Within”<\/a> at RISE Gallery, quickly followed by\u00a0“Women in Neon”<\/a> at Fenwick of Bond Street, and\u00a0“Get Lit”<\/a> at BSMT SPACE just ended on Sunday, July 16. Even our favorite TV shows are emulating this flashy art form — Stranger Things, anyone? Don’t miss out on any more dazzling neon artworks. Check out these locations in London and don’t forget to #InstagramThis.<\/p>\n

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Cerith Wyn Evans: Forms in Space\u2026by Light (in Time)<\/a><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ via @khaulsi<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where<\/strong>: Tate Britain,\u00a0Millbank<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: March 28 – August 20, 2017<\/p>\n

Tate Britain specifically commissioned this exhibition from Cerith Wyn Evans, a master of neon art. She defies expectations of neon art by creating giant sculptural pieces that hang from the ceiling.<\/p>\n

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Lights of Soho<\/a><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ via @serenalalani<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where<\/strong>:\u00a035 Brewer St, Soho<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: Ongoing<\/p>\n

Lights of Soho isn’t your typical art gallery. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.\u00a0and housed with a coffee bar, it\u2019s the perfect place to buckle down and get to work. After all, what better way to be inspired than to surround yourself with tons of art?<\/p>\n

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Gods Own Junkyard<\/a><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ via @godsownjunkyard<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Unit 12,\u00a0Ravenswood Industrial Estate,\u00a0Shernhall Street<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: 11 am – 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays; 11 am – 6pm on Sundays<\/p>\n

Its founder, Chris Bracey, may have named it a Junkyard, but for a lover of neon art, it\u2019s definitely a paradise. The only trouble you\u2019ll run into is trying to decide what to photograph and Instagram first!<\/p>\n

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Sentient Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ via @sentientroom<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where<\/strong>:\u00a067 The Old High Street,\u00a0Folkestone<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursdays – Sundays<\/p>\n

Located an hour-long train ride from London, it’s full of art for both neon lovers and the light-sensitive. Plus, they curate for a wide range of collectors to ensure that everyone is able to take home a work of art with them. Prices begin at just 4 pounds, so you really have no excuse to take a trip.<\/p>\n

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King’s Cross Lightwall<\/a><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ Alice Oh<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where<\/strong>: King’s Cross Station<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: Ongoing<\/p>\n

Got the Monday morning blues? Brighten up your day, your commute, and<\/i> your Instagram with a quick walk through this pastel-hued tunnel.<\/p>\n

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top photo \/\/ via @joesg24<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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