Monday 9 January 2023

Canary Wharf Group launches new public art digital guide with Bloomberg Connects – 09.01.23

The free guide joins more than 100 cultural institutions around the globe on the Bloomberg Connects app

Canary Wharf Group has launched a new, digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.  The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or the App Store, makes Canary Wharf Group’s public art collection accessible for either onsite or offsite visits through photo and audio features.

Canary Wharf is home to London’s largest free to visit outdoor collection of public art.  The collection is made up of over 100 pieces across the Estate, a mix of stand-alone sculptures and integrated architectural works.  Each piece is created by a highly respected artist and together the collection is like a rollcall of modern artistic talent.  Highlights include world-renowned sculptors Henry Moore, Helaine Blumenfeld and Lynn Chadwick and modern graphic artists Camilla Walala and Yinka Ilori.

Keith Watson, Public Art Curator at Canary Wharf Group says: “At Canary Wharf we’ve always believed that art and culture should be accessible for everyone.  That’s why we’re joining Bloomberg Connects in the incredible work they do in championing public art, opening up our collection to an even larger audience both on and offsite.  It’s fantastic to be listed alongside peers both domestic and international including the Serpentine, Somerset House and the MoMA on this user-friendly platform and we hope it leads to new audiences can discover and enjoy all we have to offer at Canary Wharf.”

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For further information, please contact:

Press Office
Canary Wharf Group plc
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Notes to Editors

About Canary Wharf Group:

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. 

CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it has purchased 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and sent zero waste to landfill since 2009. 

CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 300 shops, including grocery stores, pharmacies, health clubs, bars and restaurants, all within 15 minutes’ walk. 

The Company’s current £2bn construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k square feet NIA of commercial properties and over 2,300 new homes for sale and rent.

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About Bloomberg Connects

The Bloomberg Connects app is a free digital guide to cultural organizations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, anytime, anywhere. The app offers information about current exhibitions at a portfolio of participating cultural partners through dynamic content tailored to each organization. Participating collections currently include botanical gardens, performance venues, outdoor sculpture parks, and world-class museums. Features include expert commentary, video highlights, pinch-and-zoom capability and exhibition maps. The app can be downloaded for free via Google Play or the App Store.