Together We
Together We is a major new public art commission created for Cambridge South Station by artist Mark Titchner.
About the commission
In April 2024, following a competitive selection process, Titchner was appointed by GBR Anglia, working with Commission Projects and the project steering group, to undertake the public art commission for the new station. He subsequently carried out research into the site and developed the concept and proposal for the artwork, entitled Together We.
Installed in the ticket halls at the station’s east and west entrances, the hand‑painted artwork – an extended, flowing text – occupies the balustrades of the sweeping central stairways, which hold a prominent position above both entrances.
The concept behind Together We
The central idea for the artwork focusses on the circulation and coming together of people, drawing inspiration from circulatory systems in both medicine and transport. This reflects Titchner’s research into Cambridge physician William Harvey, the first known physician to describe the circulatory system in detail.
Using words and language as a central part of his practice, Titchner’s previous work includes the permanent text‑based installation Me, Here Now, created for London Bridge Station in 2018.
In the artist’s words
“This commission has enabled me to create a long‑form public text work, something I’ve wanted to pursue for a long time. I hope the piece gradually reveals itself to those who use the station, offering moments of reflection as they move through their daily journeys.”
You can view Network Rail’s film here:
Cambridge South Station
The new Cambridge South Station, situated between Trumpington, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Hobson’s Park, will serve around 2 million passengers per year. The site lies at the heart of one of Cambridge’s fastest‑growing districts.
The Cambridge Biomedical Campus , directly adjoining the station, is set to become Europe’s largest concentration of biomedical expertise, incorporating major hospitals including Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the Rosie Maternity Hospital, and the Royal Papworth Hospital.
Beyond the station
Alongside the station installation, Titchner has also created a digital artwork, available to download free from this website, and has led community engagement projects with local primary schools and Cambridge University Hospital Arts.
