The Triumph of Art is a one-day street party set for July 26 in Trafalgar Square that marks the conclusion of the National Gallery's 200th birthday celebrations. Jeremy Deller, a renowned Turner Prize winner, will host the event featuring a procession, banners, brass bands, inflatables, and a giant puppet named Quingo Starlequinn. The event is intended to celebrate creativity and inclusivity, inviting the public to engage with art in a lively, communal atmosphere. Over two years, various art projects across the UK have contributed to this vibrant finale.
The Triumph of Art, a massive street party in Trafalgar Square on July 26, celebrates the National Gallery's 200th birthday with banners, brass bands, inflatables, and performances.
This event marks the culmination of two years of art projects across the UK, including previous events in Derry, Dundee, Plymouth, and Llandudno.
The celebration features a procession at 11am, culminating in a festival of music, workshops, and performances, as well as a giant puppet, Quingo Starlequinn.
Deller emphasizes a rethinking of who makes art and its accessibility, transforming Trafalgar Square into a lively hub of creativity and community involvement.
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