The Octurn: Comtemporary Art for Lancashire
The Octurn, derived from ‘octo’ (eight) and ‘nocturnus’ (of the night), is a new central hub of contemporary arts in the North West of England. Located in the newly renovated Lancaster Canal Quarter, the Octurn stands out on the canal, acting as a beacon at night for locals and tourists to see. Its statue as a modern design contrasts with the existing historical landmarks around the city, and provides a transition to the city’s architectural vernacular by the Lancaster Canal.
The octagonal design offers a unique external aesthetic, blending into the pedestrian path by the canal, and integrates an equally unique interior architectural experience, being taken through a combination of large exhibition halls, to intimate artist design rooms.
The Octurn provides a new way to integrate world‑travelling exhibitions, with talented local artists, allowing for freedom of design for the art to speak for itself in its own bespoke hall.
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