On the occasion of COP24 in Katowice, Poland, and the third anniversary of the Paris Agreement. In Bankside outside Tate Modern and City of London outside Bloomberg’s European headquarters. From 11 December 2018 until the ice melted.
Ice Watch, a major public art installation created by internationally acclaimed artist Olafur Eliasson and award-winning geologist Minik Rosing highlighting the impact of climate change.
The installation is in two parts: 24 blocks are arranged on Bankside outside Tate Modern, where a major exhibition of Eliasson’s work will open in July 2019, and six blocks are on display in the heart of the City of London outside Bloomberg’s European headquarters.
The installation is in two parts: 24 blocks are arranged on Bankside outside Tate Modern, where a major exhibition of Eliasson’s work will open in July 2019, and six blocks are on display in the heart of the City of London outside Bloomberg’s European headquarters.
The blocks of ice were sourced from the waters of the Nuup Kangerlua fjord in Greenland, where they were melting into the ocean after having been lost from the ice sheet. As the ice gradually thaws, members of the public will have an opportunity to encounter the tangible effects of climate change by seeing and feeling the ice melt away. Depending on weather conditions, Ice Watch is expected to be on view in London until 21 December 2018. Any remaining ice will then be taken to local community and cultural institutions as part of an extended educational programme. Studio Olafur Eliasson has partnered with Julie’s Bicycle for the second time to understand and take action to minimise the environmental impacts of Ice Watch.
