Celebrating peace: bridge gets ‘giant patchwork’ makeover for arts festival in Britain


People and vehicles move on Llangollen Bridge covered in patchwork by artist Luke Jerram in Llangollen, Wales. Photo: Reuters

In Wales, a bridge was transformed into a giant patchwork last weekend in conjunction with the International Musical Eisteddfod.

The "Bridges, Not Walls" installation work at the Llangollen Bridge, which covers both sides of the 60m-long bridge, was created by British artist Luke Jerram.

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