For 2025, the landmark's Christmas illuminations will be inspired by paintings by Gustavo Zuluaga Villegas, a Colombian-born amateur artist and a member of the Shard's housekeeping team. The 65-year-old amateur painter has worked at the Shard for eight years, but in his spare time creates vibrant abstract impressionist paintings, depicting everything from horses, to still life to abstract shapes.
Kew Gardens' legendary Christmas lights will return in 2025, featuring eight new displays including festive illuminations at the iconic Great Pagoda for the first time.