ShangrilART, JACK ARTS, and Lost Horizon are joining forces to bring accessible public art to the people of Bristol. Using the billboards of the city’s beloved grassroots Music & Arts Centre, Lost Horizon, this initiative transforms a highly visible space into a revolving outdoor gallery. This project creates a platform for local artists, emerging voices, and community stories—bringing art and activism to the streets.  Our mission is to amplify artistic expression, ensuring that city streets remain an accessible and thought-provoking canvas for all.

 

ShangrilART is led by the team behind Glastonbury’s iconic Shangri-La, where large-scale billboard art has long been used to convey powerful messages. At its heart, ShangrilART is dedicated to supporting artists by making work accessible beyond galleries and institutions—into communities, streets, and people’s homes. The belief that art is an experience and a crucial tool for public awareness drives the ongoing collaboration.  

 

Lost Horizon, with its deep-rooted values of community, creativity, and cultural diversity, serves as the perfect collaborator to host this evolving outdoor public gallery. 

 

 

 ‘In 2025, I had the privilege of curating a project at Glastonbury with the incredibly talented Amelia Troubridge. Her work resonated with me so deeply that I knew she had to be the one to launch our collaboration. Lost Horizon is the sister project to Shangri-La, and a cherished year-round venue in Bristol. These two spaces are more than just places—they’re movements, deeply committed to amplifying the voices of artists across every medium.’ – Kaye Dunnings, Creative Director

 

 

 

Current Exhibition: Beautiful Protest Series 

by Amelia Troubridge (2019 – 2023) 

 

A striking series of black-and-white images from protests in London takes center stage as the first display at Lost Horizon’s dedicated arts space. Amelia Troubridge’s Beautiful Protest series captures the spirit of activism, amplifying voices that demand change with hope, honesty, and defiance. The collection brings into focus the kind of future we are collectively shaping through action and resistance. 

 

‘For thirty years, I have photographed British life—this series is a record of protests from 2018 to 2020 that I captured.  Normal people wanting to have their voices heard. It’s about unity, common sense, and caring for our world. The series is about compassion and respect. I like to call it The Beautiful Protest work.’ Ameila Troubridge

 

 

Contributions:
Words: Adrian Burnham
Images: Amy Fern and Tom Skipp