A brand-new immersive exhibition, “12 Advent Stations,” bringing a fresh, strikingly contemporary interpretation of the Nativity.
Spread throughout the Cathedral, the twelve stations bring together the creative talents of three artists from St Martin’s Church in North West London: painter Mark Cazalet, calligrapher Pansy Campbell, and poet Richard Leaf. Their combined work uses original artwork, evocative poetry, expressive calligraphy, and immersive audio to place the Nativity within the realities of 21st century life.
A contemporary retelling of the Nativity
The twelve distinct stations intricately blend original striking artwork, evocative poetry, delicate calligraphy and an immersive audio track. Together, they retell the story of God's arrival in the world, not through distant figures, but as witnessed and experienced by ordinary people. This approach brings the Nativity into sharp focus, making it feel immediate and relevant to the world today.
The exhibition portrays a struggling young family, whose uncertain journey echoes the vulnerabilities many face today, alongside gestures of kindness emerging from the most unlikely places. This is set against contemporary realities: the figure of Herod is reimagined in the likeness of today’s self-centred leaders who dominate our media, while the harsh reality of people forced to flee violence and the patient hope of aged folk waiting for miracles reflects the distressing headlines that shape our world.
12 Advent Stations is free to visit for visitors throughout Advent, Christmas and upto Candlemass.
Upcoming dates
- Fri 12 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Sat 13 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Sun 14 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Mon 15 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Tue 16 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Wed 17 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Thu 18 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Fri 19 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Sat 20 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Sun 21 December 2025 at 12:01am - 11:59pm