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Feb 15, 1998 · It is arguably Britain’s most famous piece of public modern art, and despite the initial controversy and local opposition, Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North was erected on 15 February 1998 and quickly become the most instantly recognisable landmark in the North East.
Feb 15, 2018 · The 200-tonne sculpture is Britain’s most-viewed piece of public modern art, seen by an estimated 33m road and rail travellers each year. But despite its contemporary success, the Angel of...
The North of England Civic Trust's study on the significance of the Angel of the North claims that the sculpture may be "the most prominent piece of post-World War II public art in the UK", and "arguably the best known and most easily recognisable public artwork in the UK". [46]
Feb 11, 2018 · In 1990 the council’s art in public places panel earmarked the site for a future landmark sculpture. THE ARTIST Antony Gormley on the site of The Angel of the North after its erection...
Apr 3, 2020 · Public art in the North East. Angel of the North. The Angel of the North (Image: PA) The yardstick by which all other public art is judged - and generally fails - the Angel of the North has...
Mar 22, 2022 · 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.
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Then, officially unveiling the Angel, Lord Gowrie, chairman of the Arts Council, called it a "piece of public art unique in the history of this country".
