The countdown to the New Year began with the Shard lighting up the central London skyline with a dazzling display. The 72-storey high skyscraper has become home to Western Europe's highest art installation as the capital prepares to welcome 2015. Every evening until December 31 the spire of the 300 metre tall Shard will come alive and treat Londoners to a spectacular light show from 5pm to midnight. Scroll down for video The countdown to the New Year began with the Shard lighting up the central London skyline with a spectacular lights show Every evening until December 31 the spire of the 300 metre tall Shard will come alive and treat Londoners to a spectacular light show from 5pm to midnight
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The Shard has become home to Western Europe's highest art installation with the spire coming to life every night
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Shard Lights will take place everyday from 5pm until midnight and will climax for the New Year celebrations
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The artwork, created by Jason Bruges Studio, aims to evoke the spirit, energy and dynamism of London'
The public piece of art has been designed to celebrate the year The Shard came to life, opening to businesses and the public and becoming an internationally recognised beacon for modern @placeholder.