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James Lovelock, 1919-2022
28 July 2022We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of James Lovelock, who died on 26 July 2022 on his 103rd birthday. As a scientist, James Lovelock’s far-reaching, cross-disciplinary work was often innovative and sometimes controversial. This included the Gaia theory of the Earth as a self-regulating system, which he proposed in the 1960s and…
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The Longplayer Conversation 2021
18 October 2021THE LONGPLAYER CONVERSATION 2021 Denise Ferreira da Silva and Timothy Morton Online, presented in partnership with the British Library 27 October, 19:30 – 20:45 The Longplayer Conversations began in 2005 as a way of celebrating the vision behind Longplayer’s long term aspirations. Each year we invite leading cultural thinkers to conduct a public conversation inspired by the…
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Sonic Ray
21 September 2021SONIC RAY 30 September 2021 – 21 November 2021 Book tickets Originally scheduled for 2020 and postponed due to the pandemic, Sonic Ray was commissioned by Artangel to mark the 20th anniversary of Longplayer. The unique art experience, taking place on either end of the river, illuminated London’s only lighthouse at Trinity Buoy Wharf. There,…
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How will we Be long?
15 July 2021Longplayer helps us ask many questions about our world and our role in its future.
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Last days for Morse Candle and Lighthouse reopening 22 May
18 May 2021There are still 3 nights to see Morse Candle at the lighthouse at Trinity Buoy Wharf before it finally closes on Friday 21 May. Since 14 Feb, Morse Candle has shone a one-word message of hope to London… LIGHT… in Morse Code in 49 languages. Following the recent lifting of Covid restrictions, the lighthouse will…
