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'Another Place' by Antony Gormley
About
Another Place is an art installation on the coast. 100 spectacular cast-iron, life-size figures by Anthony Gormley spread across three kilometres of the foreshore and stretch almost one kilometre out to sea.
The Another Place figures - each one weighing 650 kilos - are made from casts of the artist's own body standing on the beach, all of them looking out to sea, staring at the horizon in silent expectation.
Having previously been seen in Cuxhaven in Germany, Stavanger in Norway and De Panne in Belgium, 'Another Place' is now a permanent feature in the UK, at Crosby Beach.
Gormley is also the artist of the famous ‘Angel of the North’ sculpture in Gateshead.
According to Antony Gormley, Another Place harnesses the ebb and flow of the tide to explore man's relationship with nature.
He explains: The seaside is a good place to do this. Here time is tested by tide, architecture by the elements and the prevalence of sky seems to question the earth's substance. In this work human life is tested against planetary time. This sculpture exposes to light and time the nakedness of a particular and peculiar body. It is no hero, no ideal, just the industrially reproduced body of a middle-aged man trying to remain standing and trying to breathe, facing a horizon busy with ships moving materials and manufactured things around the planet.
Please note - Crosby beach is a non-bathing beach with areas of soft sand and mud and a risk of changing tides. Visitors should stay within 50 metres of the promenade at all tides and not attempt to walk out to the furthest figures.
To Visit
If you’d like to visit “Another Place”, Merseyrail operate regular services from Liverpool Central and Moorfields stations in the city centre to Blundellsands and Crosby station, which is a short stroll away from the attraction. Enjoy unlimited travel any time after 0930 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays for just £5.10 with a Day Saver or £11 for a family of up to five with a Family Ticket.
To book your transport safely and securely via the official ‘Merseyrail Journey Planner’ click the link below:
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Recent Reviews:
- holidaymanWashingtonWashington, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesInteresting.
Sunday, 19th September 2021It is quite fascinating to see these figures dotted around the beach, like metallic aliens, frozen in time, to the spot where they landed. They gaze across the sea towards more, even larger metallic... Read full review - Mike BLee-on-the-Solent, England, United KingdomInteretsing example of modern art
Monday, 20th September 2021Easy to reach from Blundellsands and Crosby station - at low tide, the sands and statues seem to go on for miles. From a distance, it isn't always easy to pick out a statue and a real person. The... Read full review - Malcolm OLancaster, United KingdomA glorious art workMonday, 20th September 2021I defy anyone not to be moved by this wonderful art work. All those figures, standing and looking out to see. What are they doing? What are they looking for? I was reminded of a text in Minoan... Read full review
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
The foreshore is easy to reach by public transport via three railway stations served by Merseyrail - Waterloo, Blundellsands and Crosby or Hall Road - and a range of bus services. Ring the Merseytravel Traveline for more information on 0871 200 22 33.
