Art in the Olimpic Park

The first two artists have been selected to produce a series of work for the Olympic Park.
Martin Richman and Jason Bruges Studio, both based near to the Park, have been chosen for the first arts commission. They will develop ideas for a series of new bridges and underpasses being built on the Park.

Over 250 artists expressed an interest in the works and eight artists were shortlisted. They were asked to submit their initial artwork proposals for the bridges and underpasses commission.

The proposals were assessed by a wide group including Tate Director Sir Nicholas Serota, the Olympic Delivery Authority’s Principal Design Advisor Ricky Burdett and Louise Trodden, Head of Art in the Open before the two winning artists were selected.

London Mayor Boris Johnson, who is a keen advocate for the Olympic Park art commissions scheme, said: ‘As well as better transport, infrastructure and environment and helping to regenerate east London, I'm determined that the 2012 Games should also leave a cultural and artistic legacy.

‘These art commissions and the recently announced landscape garden will help create an outstanding public park to be enjoyed by future generations long after the Games have finished, and will play a key role in ensuring the Olympic Park celebrates the world-class culture and creativity that London is renowned for.’