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The weekend was buzzing at the epitome of live music, arts, fashion and creativity Glastonbury Festival. But what is it about this renowned festival that captivates hearts and leaves an indelible mark on those that attend? Glastonbury is not just about the music, it's a playground of artistic expression. Everywhere you turn, captivating art installations surprise and delight, weaving a tapestry of creativity throughout the festival grounds. Towering sculptures, interactive displays, and immersive installations transport attendees into a space where imagination knows no bounds. It's a feast for the sense, a visual symphony that ignites curiosity, sparks conversation, and invites introspection.

Amongst the many factors, the display of creativity continues to be a cherished adventure for countless individuals and the art installations this year sculpted a truly unique experience for visitors. Here's some of our best art moments from Glastonbury Festival this year.

'Carhenge' by Joe Rush founder of Mutoid Waste Company was one of the highlights, the builder of 'rock'n'roll environments' has had his 'mutant world' installations showcased at Glastonbury since 1985 including the original scaled-down version of Carhenge which was displayed in 1987.

Inspired by its potential as a new industrial material, a selection of multi-disciplinary practitioners, from ﬁlm, TV, set design and educational institutes such as Central St Martins, the Royal College of Art and Bath Spa University, explored artistic expression, creative possibilities and investigated the potential of mycelium. This year, the legendary electronic music field Silver Hayes celebrates its tenth anniversary with the first ever Hayes Pavilion which harnessed the interconnected power of mushroom roots through sustainable design. The magic mushroom installation investigated the potential adoption of this biomaterial in the creative industries.

The theme of the festival this year was 'Everything Must Go' the creative director of the Shangri-La area of Glastonbury, Kaye Dunnings explains. It explored money, alternative currencies, exchanges and values, the idea of “what you value and how you attach value to something” serving as a platform to help artists sell their work. One of the focal installations is a “surreal” take on a classic high street. In the past, the Shangri-La area has featured an “epic megacity”, comprising different shops and with a variety of communities and cultural groups occupying the space.

Despite its absence in recent years, she says she wanted to “reclaim it” in light of the decline of British high streets, looking at how independent shops can occupy derelict spaces. The installation involves many “contradictions” from “really serious pieces” to more “fun and silly” elements, trying to encourage people to “find the joy and beauty in everyday life”. It includes installations by different artists as well as a charity shop selling clothing previously destined for landfill, which is upcycled by printing artworks on it.