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Installing Purple Hibiscus

26 Apr 2024

Watch the transformation of our Lakeside Terrace as Ibrahim Mahama’s Purple Hibiscus was installed over several weeks. 

Made up of around 2km of fabric, the huge artwork weighs a total of 20 tonnes. To hang such an enormous work from our Grade II listed building involved considerable engineering experience and a dedicated team of riggers on site.

Purple Hibiscus is free to visit until Sun 18 Aug. 

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