The final five bridges that make up Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands’ Illuminated River project along the Thames were switched on last night.

The colourful, subtly moving installation created by the west London practice with US artist Leo Villareal now extends across nine Thames bridges, from London to Lambeth, to form the longest public art commission in the world.

The pair were picked in 2016 after an international competition. Other finalists included David Adjaye, Amanda Levete’s practice AL_A, Diller Scofidio & Renfro with Penoyre & Prasad and Sam Jacob Studio.

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