As well as submitting images, people could also share a short explanation of their connection with Excel to help inspire the artist with the final overall image.
In homage to London’s historic Royal Docks and Excel’s home for the past 25 years, the final image chosen was a replica of Edward Stanford’s hand-coloured Map of London from 1872.
On display to all visitors, the piece is located in Excel’s newly opened expansion, an additional 25,0000sqm which now sees Excel total 125,000sqm, becoming the largest fully integrated venue in Europe.
James Rees, Excel’s Executive Director, commented: “We wanted to do something special to not only mark our 25th anniversary but to also celebrate and pay tribute to everyone who makes our industry what it is today – from event organisers and exhibitors to suppliers, partners, visitors and, of course, our very own Excel staff. Our entire industry is about connecting people face to face and this piece embodies that very concept.”
He added: “Excel has proudly sat at the heart of London’s historic Royal Docks and its ongoing regeneration for 25 years, helping to bring global trade back to this area – only instead of trading tea and spices, we’re now trading in ideas and innovation.”
Artist Helen Marshall added: “It’s been a privilege to create this artwork, especially as an artist who has been living and working in East London for 20 years, and I’m so glad to see the finished piece on display for the millions of Excel visitors to admire. It’s also been very enjoyable reading some of the diverse back stories behind the images people have submitted and learning how Excel has become a place for people to connect, learn, network, share ideas and, of course, have fun.”
Opened in 2000, today Excel hosts some of the most influential trade, sporting, medical and immersive events, attracting close to six million visitors a year and contributing £4.6 billion to London’s business tourism economy.
To view the artwork online and read some of the highlighted stories visit www.thepeoplespicture.com/gallery/face-to-face-excel-london/. Meanwhile, for more information on Excel London visit www.excel.london
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Photo caption:
Excel London’s new 25th anniversary artwork on display for all to see.
About Excel London:
Excel London, part of ADNEC Group, first opened its doors in London’s historic Royal Docks at the turn of the millennium. 25 years later it has grown to become Europe’s largest fully integrated conference and exhibition venue, hosting some 400 events per year and welcoming around four million visitors from every corner of the globe.
From international trade shows, major medical congresses through to global sporting spectacles such as Formula E, Excel hosts an array of events all bringing communities and businesses together to connect lives.
Indeed, events hosted at Excel generate around £4.6 billion in economic impact for London and support approximately 37,500 jobs throughout the events industry. Over recent years, Excel has seen significant investment by owners ADNEC Group and has recently opened an additional 25,000 sqm expansion as part of a wider £350 million investment programme, which also includes the acquisition of the Business Design Centre.
Excel has also recently opened the UK’s largest immersive entertainment district in Immerse LDN on its redeveloped waterfront. The stunning kilometre stretch now hosts an array of top immersive events including The FRIENDSTM Experience: The One in London and Squid Game: The Immersive Experience.
Excel – which is on a mission to become the best event destination in the world – also prides itself on championing sustainability and has pledged a net zero target of 2045, as well as continuous support for seven local charities.
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