Glowing + Alive

In 1966, Chichester Cathedral unveiled one of Britain’s most daring post-war art commissions – a vivid tapestry behind its High Altar by celebrated artist and printmaker John Piper (1903–1992). Glowing + Alive uncovers the story behind the tapestry’s creation, the people and patrons who shaped the commission, and the artwork’s lasting impact on the Cathedral’s life.