Folkestone’s outdoor public art exhibition – Folkestone Artworks – is the UK’s largest urban outdoor contemporary art exhibition,[1] consisting of 74 contemporary artworks by 46 artists in scenic locations around the town and its coastline.
Artworks include those by Lubaina Himid, Tracey Emin, Yoko Ono and Antony Gormley.
[4] Notable artworks reflecting this ethos include Sol Calero’s Casa Anacaona, built by the artist working with members of the community as part of the Creative Folkestone Triennial 2017.
Lubaina Himid’s Jelly Mould Pavilion, a public pavilion commissioned in 2007, reveals the town’s history with themes of universality whilst also offering shade, opportunities for conversation and invites contemplation on a sandy beach looking out to the sea.
[6] A volunteer-led project, Online Placemaking,[7] resulted in all 72 Artworks being geo-located on Google Maps for the first time in March 2021.