Angel of the North - Wikipedia
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Completed in 1998, it is seen by an estimated 33 million people every year due to its proximity to the A1 and A167 roads and the East Coast Main Line.
Angel of the North - History and Facts | History Hit
2022年3月22日 · The Angel of the North is the UK’s most famous piece of public art. Designed and built by lauded artist Antony Gormley in 1998, it is taller than four double decker buses and had a wider wingspan than a jumbo jet.
Why Was the Angel of the North Built? - TheCollector
2022年10月12日 · Why Was the Angel of the North Built? The Angel of the North is an iconic British landmark with a fascinating history. We examine the meaning behind the masterpiece. Since its completion in February 1998, the UK’s Angel of the North has become one of the most iconic public artworks in the world.
The history of the Angel of the North - Gateshead Council
The Angel of the North is as much a part of Gateshead's identity as the Statue of Liberty is to New York. Since it first spread its wings in February 1998, it has become one of the most...
Visit the Angel of the North - VisitEngland
This awe-inspiring piece of public art is visited by 150,000 people a year and is one of the most famous sculptures in the UK. The Angel of the North is a must-see on a visit to NewcastleGateshead.
The Angel of the North: A Monumental Testament to Resilience …
2024年5月26日 · The Angel of the North is a monumental testament to the resilience, creativity, and spirit of the North East. Through its commanding presence and powerful symbolism, it has become an icon of the region and a source of pride and inspiration for generations.
Angel of the North – Permanent Sculpture – Antony Gormley
Angel of the North, 1998, steel, 22 × 54 × 2.2 m. Permanent installation, Gateshead, England. Commissioned by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, Gateshead, England. Photograph by Colin Cuthbert, Newcastle.
Antony Gormley | Biography, Art, Sculpture, Angel of the North, …
Until his controversial works of the 21st century, Gormley was perhaps best known for the enormous Angel of the North (1998; near Gateshead, England), some 65 feet (20 metres) high and having a 175-foot (54-metre) span.
Angel Of The North, Gateshead – Making – Antony Gormley
I wanted to make an object that would be a focus of hope at a painful time of transition for the people of the North East, abandoned in the gap between the industrial and the information ages. Read More
Angel of the North - the story of an icon in Tyne and Wear
2018年11月20日 · The story of the Angel of the North is the story of an icon. It was Gormley’s attempt to translate religious iconography into late 20th-century forms and create an enduring figure that would define a city, like Rio’s Christ the Redeemer or New York’s Statue of Liberty. The Angel offered hope.