The Line: Public Art in East London [Hardcover]

Take a journey along The Line, East Londons innovative outdoor art trail featuring world-renowned contemporary artists

The Line has transformed East Londons urban landscape into a dynamic cultural corridor. Spanning nearly 8 kilometres (4.8 miles), the outdoor public art trail features monumental sculptures, intimate installations, and an evolving programme, offering a world-class contemporary art experience on a free and daily basis.?

Celebrating The Lines 10th anniversary,The Line: Public Art in East Londonreplicates the unique experience of exploring its groundbreaking public art programme. Across more than 200 pages, readers will journey through the iconic neighbourhoods of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, The O2 arena, and the waterways that connect three London boroughs.?

This beautifully illustrated book presents work by 35 international artists, including Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Thomas J Price, Rasheed Araeen, Rana Begum, and Helen Cammock. More than 150 colour photographs  from eye-level images of the installations to spectacular aerial drone shots  contextualize The Lines natural and industrial environs, creating an immersive homage to this inspiring public art walk.

Megan Piperis the Co-Founder and Director of The Line (until Summer 2025).

Sarah Carringtonis Director Designate of The Line.

c.f. prioris a writer, editor, and the founder of the writing collective We Dont Write Alone.

Dr. Gus Casely-HayfordOBE is the inaugural Director of V&A East, as well as a curator, cultural historian, and broadcaster.

Emma Dabiriis an Irish academic, writer, and broadcaster, who presents on the BBC and Channel 4.

Andrew Jonesis a writer whose work focuses on architecture, design, travel, and cities.

Jes Fernieis a curator and writer who lectures in the UK and abroad.