Autumn 2008 is the time to see some fantastic and unusual art on River Thames as part of the Drift 08 exhibition. Bringing together nautical themed and watery art from some major international artists, the exhibition sees all kinds of installations and light sculptures creating art on River Thames during September and October.

Drift 08
More than a dozen art exhibits are to be installed during Drift 08 along the stretch of the Thames between Blackfriars Bridge and Tower Bridge, creating the display this unusual display of art. River Thames has often been the subject of many paintings over the years, but this is the very first time that is has been chosen as the venue itself.

Art in the river
Claude Monet painted many depictions of the River Thames in the 19th century, some of which are the most famous depictions of the river that runs through London. Now for Drift 08, the you can see the art on River Thames rather than about it, in this unusual exhibition.

Between bridges
With ghost bridges, mythical creatures, capsizing yachts and memorials to the drowned, there are some truly stunning pieces of contemporary art on show in this celebration of the water. Running from Blackfriars down to Tower Bridge, various spots along the river are set to be the location for these intriguing works of art.

Art in the Olympic year
Drift 08 is the first of the exhibitions featuring art on River Thames, and subsequent shows will see the installations gradually work their way up the river until they get to the 2012 Olympics site. Light installations, pieces that rely on the movement of the water, artwork on walkways, bridges and buildings, all combine to create a fantastic and innovative take on art exhibitions in London.

Drift artists
Six artists from around the world have created artworks to be incuded in the exhibition, each taking the concept of Drift as their inspiration. Whether they are recreating the old Blackfriars railway bridge in lights, bringing the sound of the sea to the centre of London from the Millenium Bridge or sailing a permanently capsizing boat along Canary Wharf, the Drift 08 artists have created a stunning interactive spectacle that is sure to become a staple exhibition in the art calendar year after year.

Drift 08, the exhibition of art on River Thames takes place Friday 26th September - Sunday 19th October 2008. Artworks are free to view.

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