The angel of the north was commissioned by Gateshead council and created by sir Antony Gormley the internationally renowned sculptor, to produce a landmark public art work for Gateshead, and the North East of England the construction work began in 1997 by Hartlepool steel Fabricators Ltd. The sculpture was contructed from 3,153 individual steel pieces into three sections: the body, and the two wings it was transported overnight to the site in February 1998 the sculpture was assembled in one day using 500 tonne capacity crane. The wings were attached to the body using 136 bolts, and then welded into place The angel of the north has inspired thousands of people across the community through range of continuing public art projects. It brought pride, belief,confidence and investment to Gateshead. It was the catalyst for cultural regeneration of Gateshead Quays: Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Baltic centre for contemporary Art Sage Gateshead. It brings daily, national and international attention to the borough and visitors from all over the world. The total cost was £800,000
The angel of the north was commissioned by Gateshead council and created by sir Antony Gormley the internationally renowned sculptor, to produce a landmark public art work for Gateshead, and the North East of England the construction work began in 1997 by Hartlepool steel Fabricators Ltd. The sculpture was contructed from 3,153 individual steel pieces into three sections: the body, and the two wings it was transported overnight to the site in February 1998 the sculpture was assembled in one day using 500 tonne capacity crane. The wings were attached to the body using 136 bolts, and then welded into place
The angel of the north has inspired thousands of people across the community through range of continuing public art projects. It brought pride, belief,confidence and investment to Gateshead. It was the catalyst for cultural regeneration of Gateshead Quays: Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Baltic centre for contemporary Art Sage Gateshead.
It brings daily, national and international attention to the borough and visitors from all over the world.
The total cost was £800,000
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Thank you Funmi. Meanwhile, add the story behind the statue to make video richer.
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