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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 22h

Apply now, deadline 15 Oct! Dreamtime Fellowship invites Bristol-based mid-career practitioners making art for the public domain that engages with technology. Includes workspace at @wshed.bsky.social tailored mentoring, vibrant peer community, £5,500 bursary.
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Dreamtime Fellowship 2026

The Fellowship is a partnership between Watershed and Jerram Foundation, a fantastic opportunity for self-led professional development, offering the chance to research, test and develop new artwork in...

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 1d

Sun artwork Helios by @lukejerram.bsky.social is now in @bristolcathedral.bsky.social youtu.be/g33xMlGYJtU?... for #BristolTechFest

Helios in Bristol Cathedral

YouTube video by Luke Jerram

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 2d

Lovely atmosphere inside @bristolcathedral.bsky.social this evening with sun artwork Helios . There until 3rd November www.my-sun.org

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 5d

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 5d

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Abbey ruins lit up by sun sculpture named after Greek god

The 23-foot model, which is named after Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, has been suspended in the nave of Fountains Abbey in Ripon, north Yorkshire.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 5d

Sun artwork Helios just landed in @bristolcathedral.bsky.social for #BristolTechFest www.my-sun.org

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 9d

This week the team are installing 10 separate @lukejerram.bsky.social exhibitions across the world in NYC, Helsinki, Hanoi, Mexico, Bristol, Slovenia, St.Blasien(Germany), Fountains Abbey(UK), Hexam Abbey (UK) & Blackburn. Bringing are and uplifting joy to thousands. www.lukejerram.com for details.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 10d

#MuseumOfTheMoon returning to Mexico !

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 18d

Giant Sun rises in Plymouth's Market Hall www.bbc.com/news/article...

Giant Sun artwork rises in Plymouth's Market Hall

The artwork lets people see the surface of the Sun, in a safe and beautiful way says its creator.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to be part of Southbanks 75th anniversary next year >>
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Danny Boyle turns Southbank Centre into a playground for its 75th birthday

London’s cultural landmark goes full technicolour... and everyone is invited to the party

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 23d

About time ! www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Bristol Apartheid-Free Zone thought to be Europe's largest grassroots boycott campaign

BAFZ's campaign aims to pressure businesses into cutting ties with Israel

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 23d

This weekend, forest fire artwork, Tipping Point, is coming to Corby!
This new work will be showcased in the largest ancient urban woodland in the UK, Hazel and Thoroughsale Woods, at the heart of Corby, Northamptonshire, 19 to 21 September. Surround sound by composer Dan Jones.

Tipping Point - Luke Jerram - Fermynwoods Contemporary Art

Tipping Point is a spectacular forest fire artwork by artist Luke Jerram, with surround sound audio by Dan Jones

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 27d

Nice to be in Bruges, developing plans for a new public sound artwork here.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 29d

Helios will be presented at Bristol Cathedral, from 6 October to 3 November!

Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · 29d

🌞 I’m so excited to finally share my new artwork Helios in my home city.
This 7-metre illuminated sculpture of the Sun will be shown at @bristolcathedral as part of the new @btfplus festival.
📅 6–8 October (evenings)
📍 Bristol Cathedral
🎟️ Tickets in bio / www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/btf-luke-j...

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Sep 3

Here's a National Trust podcast about the Overview Effect featuring LukeJerram and UK astronaut Tim Peak... www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast - YouTube

Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. Experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of sp...

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Sep 3

<> In 2019 Luke Jerram set up the annual Dreamtime Fellowship to support artists in his home city of Bristol. This year the Dreamtime Fellowship is being hosted at Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio in Bristol.
Apply here >>>>
Deadline 15thOct
www.watershed.co.uk/jobs-opportu...

Dreamtime Fellowship 2026

The Fellowship is a partnership between Watershed and Jerram Foundation, a fantastic opportunity for self-led professional development, offering the chance to research, test and develop new artwork in...

www.watershed.co.uk

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sad that the National Glass Centre is under threat of closure. I've worked with Wearside glass there for over 20 years!
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Sign the Petition

Save glass blowing and the National Glass Centre in the historic St Peter’s, Sunderland.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 27

Forest fire artwork, Tipping Point, is coming soon to Corby town centre!

This powerful new work will be showcased in the largest ancient urban woodland in the UK, at the heart of Corby, Northamptonshire, 19 to 21 September.

Details here:
fermynwoods.org/tipping-poin...

Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Floating Moon takes to the docks

Its final voyage was taken in support of the people of Palestine

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 23

Floating moon on docks this Sunday 9-10pm if anyone wants to swing by. Launching at The Cottage and towing to the Arnolfini and back with moon music.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 20

A Good Yarn - on BBC Radio 4 Front Row www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @bradford2025.co.uk @lukejerram.bsky.social

Front Row - Tom Hiddleston on becoming a dancing accountant in new Stephen King film, The Life of Chuck - BBC Sounds

Tom Hiddleston, Sir Anish Kapoor, A Good Yarn in Bradford, Noises Off in Scarborough.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 8

Here's the BBC World Service 26min story about - A Good Yarn - artwork by @lukejerram.bsky.social for Bradford 2025 - UK City of Culture www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGYL...

A Good Yarn - 26min Radio programme

YouTube video by Luke Jerram

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 5

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BBC World Service - In the Studio, Luke Jerram: A Good Yarn

Luke Jerram creates spectacular art installations all over the world.

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Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social · Aug 2

Earth artwork Gaia is now @kendalcalling.bsky.social ! Www.lukejerram.com for further venues & dates

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