Lewisham is home to a vibrant collection of public art. Public art encompasses many different types of artwork, from murals to sculpture to lighting installations. It can commemorate, celebrate, inspire and amuse. Overall, it enhances our collective sense of place.
Over 60 art works can be found right across the borough, from the Thames in the north to Beckenham in the south. Lewisham has a diverse collection that incorporates traditional approaches alongside witty murals by Artmongers to popular pieces such as the Catford Cat.
Lewisham is committed to developing the borough as a vital, creative place to live, work and learn. The borough boasts buildings from acclaimed architects including Will Alsop at Goldsmiths and Herzog and De Meuron's Stirling Prize winning Laban with an interior mural by Michael Craig Martin. Artists are increasingly commissioned to create art for new buildings and public spaces. Through innovative and sustainable design, Lewisham aims to produce high quality creative destinations.
Public art commissions come and go and Lewisham's archive will develop to reflect the changes in the borough whilst these pages will be regularly updated. We hope these highlights whet your appetite to discover more about public art in the borough and we welcome your comments and suggestions.