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The UK’s largest urban outdoor exhibition of contemporary art

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Folkestone Artworks, the UK’s largest urban contemporary art exhibition, is free and accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Discover 46 artists’ work in scenic and surprising locations including works from Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Mark Wallinger, Cornelia Parker, Richard Woods, Lubaina Himid and Yoko Ono. The exhibition offers an experience like nowhere else in the world: great contemporary art that invites people to explore, examine and understand the town’s geography, history and potential future.

Go to the website to download a map and start exploring. Alternatively walk into The Clearing at Quarterhouse for more information about the exhibition and to pick up a map.

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Folkestone Artworks Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse Mill Bay Folkestone Kent, CT20 1BN
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info@creativefolkestone.org.uk 01303 760 750

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