Face to Face
Every picture tells a story, what's yours?
About this project
Excel London has rounded out its 25th anniversary year by unveiling a permanent new artwork – made up of over 7,000 photos sent in by members of the public – to celebrate the face-to-face events industry. Over 7,000 selfies and photos used to make 30sqm artwork. 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. Explore the artwork up close here.
photos collected
1,873 photos collected
Featured stories
“First came to Excel in 2024 for the Disney exhibition in the January, then I was back for Comic Con in October and I’ve now been to my 2nd con in May.”
Laura
“I attended my first every drag con event in 2024 it was amazing beyond words I made so many friends over the two-days and was a big help as was suffering with my mental health, Drag has helped me heal so I attended again in 2025.”
LouiseÂ
“I was invited to visit the Hohem Stand as I’m a YouTuber and I was recently sent one of their product to review on my channel but during my time there I have visited numerous brands like Sony Sigma and Canon.”
NachauÂ
“I was at the MCM comic con. I cosplayed learnt some cool sword stuff, learned some fancy dances and put together my first Lolita outfit.”
TomÂ
“I recently attended London Excel on a trip from Ireland.”
Joanne
“This was my first time at the ExCel, and my first MCM Comic Con London, so this picture means a lot to me and my history.”
George
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Excel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
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and visitor feedback:
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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.
Artist Helen Marshall
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.
James Rees, Excel’s Executive Director
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