Celebration. Commemoration. Demonstration
'The Triumph of Art' by artist Jeremy Deller was a nationwide performance that took us towards and finally rounded off our Bicentenary celebrations. It marked how festivals are part and parcel of art, culture and civic life, and that art and artists can be catalysts of collaboration and joy.
In the run up to summer 2025, new participatory public events took place in all four Nations produced in partnership with The Box, Plymouth, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, Mostyn Gallery Llandudno and The Playhouse in Derry-Londonderry.
For our final event on 26 July, we took over Trafalgar Square for a free, family friendly celebration with contributions from all four nations.
There were processions, performances, parades and parties that brought the National Gallery Collection to life and rounded off our Bicentenary year.
