London, England
January gives birth to the Second International Ice Sculpting Festival in London. Europe’s leading ice specialist, The Ice Box, and art event company, Artalone, are taking great pleasure in announcing another addition to London’s art scene 2010. A still of a winter will be shattered by blasts of a chainsaw between the 9th and 10th of January, 2010.The Festival includes the international competition between various teams of ice sculptors from all over the world. Each team will have to carve their interpretation of the Festival’s theme by using modern and traditional tools to craft. Their creations will be judged by a prestigious jury. The best team gets it all: fame, medals and a specially commissioned glass trophy. Make your way to London and take a trip into the fairy tale of ice.
The idea to organize International Ice Sculpting festival was introduced by the Natural History Museum, Following the success of its outdoor ice-rink in South Kensington. It is a truly public event as the visitors can not only enjoy and observe the art making process but also to try to make a sculpture by themselves. Chisel your own ice block into a sculpture while you are in London. In addition, no entrance fee is required.
Visit a city that throughout the year is proud to showcase a good sense of culture and art. Enjoy the winter entertainment! Give a form to the ice in London! For more information check out: www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk
