New Public curates a major new public art installation at Fulham Pier, by independent artist Sophie Tea, marking the artist’s first ever solo public commission.

The large‑scale public artwork called ‘Under the Pier’ will be on display at Fulham Pier from June 2026 until October, free and open to the public daily, and launches Fulham Pier’s wider culture‑led summer programme, including opportunities to see Sophie Tea live paint. 

Known for building a loyal community of more than two million followers through social media, Tea has successfully translated digital reach into real‑world cultural impact, with this installation representing her move firmly into the public realm. 

The collaboration reimagines the British seaside on the River Thames, bringing escape and play to Fulham Pier’s riverside setting framed by surrounding parkland and expansive river views.

Spanning Fulham Pier’s 20 architectural beams on the riverwalk and adjacent walls, the large‑scale public artwork marks a milestone moment in Sophie Tea’s career, bringing her socially driven practice into an open‑air public setting for the first time. Bold painted works and large sculptural 3D seaside elements will immerse visitors into a colourful reimagining of the British seaside through Sophie Tea’s eyes, aligning with Fulham Pier’s ethos to slow down and embrace living in the now.