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Visionary designer, director, and digital artist Lucy Hardcastle brings her unique vision to Greenwich Peninsula this Winter with ‘Bubbles of Serenity’, an enchanting digital installation that will transport you to a world of wonder and delight.

From twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees to boozy hot chocolate and mulled wine carts to inspiring talks around digital design, and fabulous festive workshops. There’s something for everyone at Greenwich Peninsula this Winter.

Come along and create some unforgettable festive memories.

Programme: 

Bubbles of Serenity by Lucy Hardcastle (17th November 2023 to 2nd February 2024)
Location: Greenwich Peninsula 
An enchanting digital experience that immerses you in a captivating world of digital art, nature, and the changing seasons.

Festive Wreath Decorating Workshop with Bloom East (28th November and 4th December) - Book Now
Location: Bloom East Studio: Unit 1, A4 Building, 10 Monro Way, Design District
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm 
Join the very creative Anya from Bloom East florist to create a unique wreath, using the finest seasonal blooms and greenery. Discover the secrets of combining fresh seasonal foliage, berries, dried fruits, and flowers to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Bubbles and Brush Festive Canvas Painting Workshop​​​​​​ (30th November) - Book Now
Location: Bureau Restaurant, C3, Design District
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Get into the festive spirit with a fun and creative Christmas canvas painting workshop! Join in at Bureau Restaurant where you'll learn how to create your own unique Christmas-themed canvas painting, while enjoying a glass of bubbles.

Design District Film Night (6th December) - Book Now
Location: Design District Salon
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
Celebrate three shorts produced by London-based film talent, curated by Design District tenants Century Films.
Films: 
Maryland (2022) - Directed by Brain Hill
Desert-ar (2015) - Directed by Andrea Mae Perez
Butterfly Affect (2022) - Directed by Edem Wornoo

Greetings From Ireland by Robyn Lynch (13th December 2023 to 25th February 2024)
Location: NOW Gallery
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm (Tuesday - Friday) / 10:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday) / 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sunday)
Greetings From Ireland will plunge visitors head first into the bold, playful universe of Robyn Lynch and her eponymous menswear label. A celebration of what it is to be Irish, the exhibition will explore the creative process behind a fashion brand, whilst paying tribute to Lynch’s roots in the humorous style for which her brand has become known - Read more.

Experimental Nature: 3D and Digital Design Workshop with Natalie Liu (13th December) 
Location: Ravensbourne University London
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
CGI artist Natalie Liu hosts an intimate workshop demonstrating the process of crafting three-dimensional digital objects - Read more.
* More details on this workshop and how to book are coming soon. Keep an eye on this space...

Spotlight on Digital Design (13th December) - Book Now
Location: Design District Salon
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
Designer Lucy Hardcastle and the London-based collective Baesianz curate an immersive evening exploring digital design through an Asian perspective. This event offers a diverse range of experiences, from a captivating looping film curation to a hands-on digital design workshop guided by Natalie Liu, followed by a stimulating panel discussion featuring luminaries Lucy Hardcastle, Zaiba Jabbar, and Natalie Liu, moderated by Baesianz.

A cinematic showcase at the intersection of Film, Art & Digital Design (13th December) 
Location: Bureau Salon
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Baesianz curates a looping film showcase featuring works at the intersection of film, art and digital design. This showcase will feature pieces by the talented Sino-Malaysian artist, architect, and designer Chong Yan Chuah alongside artists from other parts of the event, including Lawrence Lek, Natalie Liu and Zaiba Jabbar. 

Panel Discussion with Lucy Hardcastle, Natalie Liu & Zaiba Jabbar (13th December) - Book Now
Location: Bureau Restaurant
Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm 
Lucy Hardcastle, Natalie Liu, and Zaiba Jabbar come together for an industry discussion guided by Baesianz. The conversation delves into themes of access, inspiration, identity, and progress, all viewed through a distinctly female perspective. This is an informal session where the audience is encouraged to get involved with their own questions to the panel.

In Conversation with Lawrence Lek (13th December) - Book Now
Location: Bureau restaurant
Time: 8:00pm - 8:45pm
The internationally renowned artist Lawrence Lek engages in an on-stage discussion with Baesianz's own Jyni Ong, delving into his seminal works and exploring how his Asian identity shapes his creativity and influences his artistic output.

Greenwich Peninsula Christmas Market (Every Saturday & Sunday) 
Location: Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula
Time: 11:00am - 8:00pm
From farmhouse cheese, freshly baked bread and decadent Christmas cakes to statement jewellery and one-of-kind festive decorations, this beloved market brings all things homemade and handmade to the Peninsula this winter.

The Tide Exhibition
Location: The Tide, Greenwich Peninsula
Time: 8:00am - 11:00pm (Daily)
The Tide’s glass facades has become a fluid space of endless iterations as London-based, Buirut-born artist Marwan Kaabour presents The River in Verse, a lyrical and poetic mirror of the river Thames. The artwork is a series of multilingual text extracts that contemplate water, fluidity and expressiveness of its ebb and flow. The artwork incorporates English, Greek, Polish, French, Farsi, Arabic, Yoruba, Mandarin and Turkish languages, which resonate with communities in Greenwich and on the Peninsula.

Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos by MURUGIAH
Location: Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula
Time: 8:00am - 11:00pm (Daily)
A vivid three dimensional sculpture representing the interconnectivity of existence; a diagram of the cosmos. This larger cosmos reflects ourselves, small universes suspended within an infinite one. The sculpture is a contemporary interpretation of a Mandala Rangoli - Read more.

Greenwich Peninsula Art Trail
Location: Greenwich Peninsula 
Time: Available all year
Art and ideas abound on every turn at Greenwich Peninsula, from Design District, to free exhibitions at the renowned, NOW Gallery. Delve beyond Peninsula Square, and you’ll be rewarded with The Tide, currently hosting the latest installations by Ian Davenport and Marwan Kaabour.
Pick up a map at the NOW Gallery and explore Greenwich Peninsula's public art trail. The expansive trail features a number of public art from some of the world’s most renowned artists