What are your favourite Manc sculptures/statues/efforts? - Page 2

The Longford · March 28th, 2006, 10:01 PM

re. B of the bang - i think the expression is 'site specific'.
You'd have someones eye out if you put it in town anyway!

***b4mmy*** · March 28th, 2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Longford

put in council 'storage' and never seen again

Do they get forgotten or are they nicked? The MSIM has loads of stuff in store Longshanks, why don't you make it a mission... you could get national press for locating this stuff. Seriously, I am really pissed off that art 'goes missing'. You are the man for the job Longshanks, and I'm not taking the piss I really mean it.

shab shab · March 28th, 2006, 10:09 PM

It would look pretty good in piccadilly gardens, giving the whole area a focul point, something which the area lacks the moment! Ive lived in manchester for nearly a year now and i havnt seen the big bang! My dad wanted to see it, but didnt know where it was! If something similar was in piccadilly gardens, then it would make the area a 1000 times better!
I also agree on an art forum meeting up in the NQ, even if it just gave people a chance to put forward their ideas! Theres so much opportunity in manchester for more art and creativity!!!!!!!!!

BeardedGenius · March 28th, 2006, 10:12 PM

Good ol' Archimedes outside UMIST (RIP) - even birdshit can't spoil his 'Eureka!' moment...

The Longford · March 28th, 2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b4mmy

Do they get forgotten or are they nicked? The MSIM has loads of stuff in store Longshanks, why don't you make it a mission... you could get national press for locating this stuff. Seriously, I am really pissed off that art 'goes missing'. You are the man for the job Longshanks, and I'm not taking the piss I really mean it.

Thanks for the vote of confidence but greater men than me have been beaten by council buearocracy.
I could drop names of sculptors who are nationally and internationally renowned who have had works 'removed' by both the Direct Works and landowners.
Perhaps the most bizzare is this one from the Arndale by Frank
Belsky - how the fuck do you 'lose' something like this?

rolybling · March 28th, 2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Longford

Adrift by John Cassidy 1908
An all to common story roly - moved during re development put in council 'storage' and never seen again.
I can think of several examples (some quite important works) just disappearing.
There are those of us who refuse to let this happen again and there are tabs on Adrift and it is promised it will be returned after restoration (where and when i dont know)

bammy - Skyhooks by Brian Fell 1995 - very good.

Thanks Longford, the name was on the tip of my tounge just couldn't get it out. Well I can think of a few places it could go, it wouldn't look out of place in Sackville Park would it? or The Peace Gardens or even Cathederal Gardens I mean(huffs and puffs) HOW HARD CAN IT BE FOR THEM TO PLACE IT SOMEWHERE APPROPRIATE?!! FFS!!

Bachy Soletanche · March 28th, 2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BeardedGenius

Good ol' Archimedes outside UMIST (RIP) - even birdshit can't spoil his 'Eureka!' moment...

he looks like he's taking his revenge on the birds...

This is a great thread, (edited to add: I think I shall swipe it for the Brum thread) I love the chain going into the sky one.

The Longford · March 28th, 2006, 10:39 PM

I'd be hard pushed to choose one favourite but if i had to i would go for the amazing Sentry by Charles Sargeant Jagger just inside the front door of The Brittania Hotel on Portland Street (bet you didnt know it was there did you?)
It was erected by the textile merchants of the city to fallen employees in the First World War.
Without sounding like a big wuss i find it difficult to look at it because it is so powerful and moving. It is incredible IMO.

rolybling · March 28th, 2006, 10:45 PM

Some of the statues inside the town hall are phenomenal, I love all that stuff.

Was very pleased when they moved that fountain back to Albert Sq a few years ago, when its working(cough) it makes such a difference to the general feel of the square. More of it I say..btw I don't like the cotton bud fountain in St Anns. EEEK! Some of the other design I remember seeing for there were way better IMO, this one does nothing, people aren't sure what its meant to be. Big Mistake that one.

jrb · March 28th, 2006, 11:22 PM

A few more sculptures.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...lr%3D%26sa%3DN

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...tryGB%26sa%3DN

jrb · March 28th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Least fav.

Hah!

The Longford · March 28th, 2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jrb

Least fav.

Hah!

Ah - poor cotton bud!
I think we should give this one a chance it my grow to be quite good (if they can keep it working!) in a decade or so.
Trouble is is that its too complicated - just keep it simple. I just dont think we have the skills anymore to get these things right and this sort of thing is usually done on the cheap because rate payers kick off if proper money is spent so they break down more often that not.
Better than nothing i suppose (just).

jrb · March 28th, 2006, 11:41 PM

One of my favs.

Urbis gardens.

The Longford · March 28th, 2006, 11:46 PM

One of my favourites aswell (apart from the zillions of emo's or whatever they call themselves this week!) but grass is always difficult to get right and you really have to keep on top of it (not literally!).
Same situation as at St Annes though with keeping the water running. Just looks shoddy when it doesnt work.

shab shab · March 28th, 2006, 11:48 PM

theyre all good, but we need more colour! Everything theres grey, stone or nothing that special!

SleepyOne · March 28th, 2006, 11:57 PM

Here's a couple of my favourites.

Peterloo memorial, St Peter's Square. A very moving piece.

Touchstone, outside the Bridgewater Hall. (This photo doesn't really convey just how beautiful, shiny and tactile this sculpture is).

The Longford · March 29th, 2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shab shab

theyre all good, but we need more colour! Everything theres grey, stone or nothing that special!

Nice idea shabba but colour dates and doesnt weather well. Out door sculpture is hard for a reason! I personally agree with you and like the colourful, large mosiacs that were popular in shopping centres during the sixties but are really badly treated nowadays.

SleepyOne · March 29th, 2006, 12:02 AM

This is also a pretty damn impressive piece of sculpture.

The Longford · March 29th, 2006, 01:22 AM

Just a few of my faves which i'm sure you will all hate.

And the 'forgotten' victim of the maths tower demolition.

dirtyred619 · March 29th, 2006, 01:30 AM

Are those ab sailing figures still on that building next to Portland Tower, their quite funky.

March 28th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#21
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 3	re. B of the bang - i think the expression is 'site specific'. You'd have someones eye out if you put it in town anyway! __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

March 28th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#24
BeardedGenius Clean-shaven and foolish Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,359 Likes (Received): 0	Good ol' Archimedes outside UMIST (RIP) - even birdshit can't spoil his 'Eureka!' moment... __________________ "I feel close to the rebelliousness and vigour of the youth here. Perhaps time will seperate us, but nobody can deny that here, behind the windows of Manchester, there is an insane love of football, of celebration and of music." Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona

March 28th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#28
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 3	I'd be hard pushed to choose one favourite but if i had to i would go for the amazing Sentry by Charles Sargeant Jagger just inside the front door of The Brittania Hotel on Portland Street (bet you didnt know it was there did you?) It was erected by the textile merchants of the city to fallen employees in the First World War. Without sounding like a big wuss i find it difficult to look at it because it is so powerful and moving. It is incredible IMO. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

March 28th, 2006, 10:45 PM	#29
rolybling CAN'T BE ARSED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,859 Likes (Received): 0	Some of the statues inside the town hall are phenomenal, I love all that stuff. Was very pleased when they moved that fountain back to Albert Sq a few years ago, when its working(cough) it makes such a difference to the general feel of the square. More of it I say..btw I don't like the cotton bud fountain in St Anns. EEEK! Some of the other design I remember seeing for there were way better IMO, this one does nothing, people aren't sure what its meant to be. Big Mistake that one. __________________ New and improved!

March 28th, 2006, 11:46 PM	#34
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 3	One of my favourites aswell (apart from the zillions of emo's or whatever they call themselves this week!) but grass is always difficult to get right and you really have to keep on top of it (not literally!). Same situation as at St Annes though with keeping the water running. Just looks shoddy when it doesnt work. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

March 28th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#23
shab shab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stoke on trent Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	It would look pretty good in piccadilly gardens, giving the whole area a focul point, something which the area lacks the moment! Ive lived in manchester for nearly a year now and i havnt seen the big bang! My dad wanted to see it, but didnt know where it was! If something similar was in piccadilly gardens, then it would make the area a 1000 times better! I also agree on an art forum meeting up in the NQ, even if it just gave people a chance to put forward their ideas! Theres so much opportunity in manchester for more art and creativity!!!!!!!!!

March 28th, 2006, 11:22 PM	#30
jrb 10th February 2008 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 26,341 Likes (Received): 256	A few more sculptures. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...lr%3D%26sa%3DN http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...tryGB%26sa%3DN

March 28th, 2006, 11:29 PM	#31
jrb 10th February 2008 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 26,341 Likes (Received): 256	Least fav. Hah!

March 28th, 2006, 11:41 PM	#33
jrb 10th February 2008 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 26,341 Likes (Received): 256	One of my favs. Urbis gardens.

March 28th, 2006, 11:48 PM	#35
shab shab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stoke on trent Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	theyre all good, but we need more colour! Everything theres grey, stone or nothing that special!

March 28th, 2006, 11:57 PM	#36
SleepyOne Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,091 Likes (Received): 0	Here's a couple of my favourites. Peterloo memorial, St Peter's Square. A very moving piece. Touchstone, outside the Bridgewater Hall. (This photo doesn't really convey just how beautiful, shiny and tactile this sculpture is).

March 29th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#38
SleepyOne Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,091 Likes (Received): 0	This is also a pretty damn impressive piece of sculpture.

March 29th, 2006, 01:22 AM	#39
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 3	Just a few of my faves which i'm sure you will all hate. And the 'forgotten' victim of the maths tower demolition. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door Last edited by The Longford; March 29th, 2006 at 01:33 AM.

March 29th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#40
dirtyred619 In The Ghetto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 418 Likes (Received): 0	Are those ab sailing figures still on that building next to Portland Tower, their quite funky. __________________ Up Yer Ronson

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