General Admission (Coalescence)
Saturday 9 December 2023 to Sunday 4 February 2024
Visit the Painted Hall and experience Coalescence by designer Paul Cocksedge, an artwork made from over 2,500 pieces of coal – the amount consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year.
Making its London debut, Coalescence will be suspended against the grand arch of the Painted Hall, creating a sparkle and shadow play that draws on the lustrous quality of the anthracite, a form of high-carbon coal which was excavated from Wales. This installation promises to captivate viewers whilst inviting them to question our relationship with, and dependence on fossil fuels.
Also displayed in the adjacent Nelson Room, will be a never-before-seen artwork, 20 Trees, which subtly conveys a message about ecological balance, blending maths with environmental awareness. Each work stands as a reminder of the critical relationship between human actions and environmental stability, and together, they encourage visitors to contemplate our relationship with the natural world.
In addition to the exhibition, there will be a series of special events between December 2023 and February 2024. Sign up to our newsletter to find out more.
Please note: Entry to see Coalescence also includes access to the Skittle Alley, and entry to all our tours, including 600 years of history tours, Blockbuster Film Tours and Painted Hall talks, as well as use of our multimedia guides.
About Paul Cocksedge
Paul Cocksedge Studio was founded in 2004 by Paul Cocksedge and Joan Pinho. The key feature in the Studio’s work, in everything from product design to architectural projects, is a focus on simplicity and imagination to create people-centred designs.
The Studio has won national and international acclaim for its original and innovative design, underpinned by research into technology, materials, and manufacturing processes.
To book tickets from Tuesday 6 February 2024 onwards please go to our ‘General Admission’ booking page or click here.To book tickets from Tuesday 6 February 2024 onwards please go to our ‘General Admission’ booking page or click here.
Become a Gift Aid Visitor
The Old Royal Naval College is a registered charity, and you can support our charitable aims through Gift Aid at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK taxpayer, then as a charity, we can claim 25% back from the Government on your entrance fee donation if you choose to Gift Aid it. We can only claim Gift Aid if you are obtaining tickets for yourself and your family.
Tickets are non-refundable. However, if they are unused, we can change the start date, subject to availability.
Tickets are only valid for the date and time stated on your e-ticket.
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Saturday 9 December 2023 to Sunday 4 February 2024
Visit the Painted Hall and experience Coalescence by designer Paul Cocksedge, an artwork made from over 2,500 pieces of coal – the amount consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year.
Making its London debut, Coalescence will be suspended against the grand arch of the Painted Hall, creating a sparkle and shadow play that draws on the lustrous quality of the anthracite, a form of high-carbon coal which was excavated from Wales. This installation promises to captivate viewers whilst inviting them to question our relationship with, and dependence on fossil fuels.
Also displayed in the adjacent Nelson Room, will be a never-before-seen artwork, 20 Trees, which subtly conveys a message about ecological balance, blending maths with environmental awareness. Each work stands as a reminder of the critical relationship between human actions and environmental stability, and together, they encourage visitors to contemplate our relationship with the natural world.
In addition to the exhibition, there will be a series of special events between December 2023 and February 2024. Sign up to our newsletter to find out more.
Please note: Entry to see Coalescence also includes access to the Skittle Alley, and entry to all our tours, including 600 years of history tours, Blockbuster Film Tours and Painted Hall talks, as well as use of our multimedia guides.
About Paul Cocksedge
Paul Cocksedge Studio was founded in 2004 by Paul Cocksedge and Joan Pinho. The key feature in the Studio’s work, in everything from product design to architectural projects, is a focus on simplicity and imagination to create people-centred designs.
The Studio has won national and international acclaim for its original and innovative design, underpinned by research into technology, materials, and manufacturing processes.
To book tickets from Tuesday 6 February 2024 onwards please go to our ‘General Admission’ booking page or click here.To book tickets from Tuesday 6 February 2024 onwards please go to our ‘General Admission’ booking page or click here.
Become a Gift Aid Visitor
The Old Royal Naval College is a registered charity, and you can support our charitable aims through Gift Aid at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK taxpayer, then as a charity, we can claim 25% back from the Government on your entrance fee donation if you choose to Gift Aid it. We can only claim Gift Aid if you are obtaining tickets for yourself and your family.
Tickets are non-refundable. However, if they are unused, we can change the start date, subject to availability.
Tickets are only valid for the date and time stated on your e-ticket.
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