Spitalfields has been the site of a market in London since the 13th century and through the centuries has evolved into a now permanent old market hall within a 1990's development called "Bishops Square". A sculpture competition for a major installation was held last year and the winner was "I Goat" by Scottish artist Kenny Hunter. The 3.5m high sculpture was unveiled in January '11 and is said to reference the waves of migration that have influenced this area. It seems a suitable image for a market area!
11 comments:
Cool story beghind this sculpture! ;-)
Fascinating, and I like the sculpture.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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Not sure I can see the connection between a goat and migration - but it's an interesting sculpture.
Cool sculpture!
Interesting. I like the goat, never thought a goat cute until this one.
Very whimsical!
I agree with Randy... it is full of whimsy!
Love that goat, did a pic a while back. Love shopping at Spitifields for great designer clothes.
It does seem to fit the market environment very well.
How cool!
I've seen this before, maybe on another blog, I don't know. It's so cool!
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