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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:
- Saash07West Midlands, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesTotally amazing
Friday, 11th February 2022I had always wanted to see these sculptures at Crosby and was so glad I made the effort. I visited at low tide and couldn't believe the size of the beach, and the extent of the 100 sculptures and how... Read full review - Ann HYork, United KingdomGreat place
Monday, 14th February 2022We knew nothing about these statues but decide to go and visit the installation on a recommendation whilst in the area. I didn't really know what to expect but there is something quite magical about... Read full review - CarolineatkinsonGuatemala City, GuatemalaChill out walkMonday, 21st March 2022The beaches here are super clean and liverpool has several of the least polluted beaches in the uk. Add the sublime another place sculpture and you have a relaxing beautifully interesting short walk 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.
