Angel of the north

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ANGEL OF THE NORTH -- is a contemporary sculpture, designed by

ANGEL OF THE NORTH

-- is a contemporary sculpture,
designed by Antony Gormley,
created

in 1998,
and located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.
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20m 54m -- wings are angled 3.5 degrees forward (“a sense

20m

54m

-- wings are angled 3.5 degrees forward
(“a sense of embrace”)

-- it

can withstand winds of over 160 km/h

-- foundations contains 600 tonnes of concrete

50t

100t

50t

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WHY IS THE SCULPTURE SIGNIFICANT? -- it reminds that beneath the

WHY IS THE SCULPTURE SIGNIFICANT?

-- it reminds that beneath the site

of its construction, coal miners worked for two centuries;
-- it shows the transition from an industrial to information age;
-- it serves as a focus for our evolving hopes and fears.
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ANGEL OF THE NORTH -- is one of the most recognizable landmarks in England.

ANGEL OF THE NORTH

-- is one of the most recognizable landmarks

in England.