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“BROADGATE OFFERS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES
FOR US ALL TO ENJOY WORKS OF ART BY
CELEBRATED AND OFTEN CONTROVERSIAL ARTISTS.
THIS IS NOT ART AS WALLPAPER AND WE SEE, TIME
AND TIME AGAIN, THAT PIECES DISPLAYED IN THIS WAY
CAN BE TRULY INSPIRATIONAL FOR THOSE WORKING
AND LIVING IN AND AROUND BROADGATE.”
ROSIE GLENN, ART CURATOR FOR BROADGATE
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The Broadgate Art trail will
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01 Rush Hour
George Segal
02 Finsbury Avenue Lit Floor
SOM and Maurice Brill
Lighting Design
03 Bellerophon Taming Pegasus
Jacques Lipchitz
04 Fulcrum
Richard Serra
05 Leaping Hare on Crescent and Bell
Barry Flanagan
06 Alchemy
Lincoln Seligman
07 Venus
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Jim Dine
08 Mechanics Institute
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William Tillyer
09 Eye-I
Bruce McLean
10 Colour Eclipse
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Danny Lane
Ceramic Sculpture
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Joan Gardy Artigas
Broadgate Venus
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Fernando Botero
Water Feature
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Ian Davenport
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Marta Rogoyska
The Broad Family
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Xavier Corberó
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If you’d like to see them too, we’d love
you to join us on one of our tours.
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Continuing indoors, paintings,
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Out in the open air, stunning sculptures
in bronze, ceramic, steel and stone
provoke a range of reactions, inspiring
some and intriguing others. How will
you respond?
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Broadgate houses an impressive
art collection by acclaimed British
and international artists. Creative,
confident and often challenging,
these modern masterpieces help
make Broadgate the place to be.
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Rush Hour (1987)
George Segal
(born USA, 1924 - 2000)
Rush Hour resonates with most of us –
it’s the end of the day and we want to
get home. Like us, these six bronze figures
look fairly impassive as they brave the
London weather in their damp looking
raincoats. Yet there is something unique
here - Segal created this sculpture from
live models, encasing them in wire mesh
and plaster bandages, before cutting each
cast open to free the model, rejoining the
mould and casting bronze figures from the
plaster versions. And so was born one of
Broadgate’s most popular pieces of art.
One of America’s best known modern
artists, Segal perfected the art of using
plaster bandages to create real life tableaux,
using close friends and family members
as models. He won the US International
Lifetime Achievement Award for Sculpture
in 1992 and the National Medal of Arts in
1999. More recently the George and Helen
Segal Foundation was established to exhibit
Segal’s work and award grants to aspiring
young artists.
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Finsbury Avenue Lit Floor (2004)
SOM and Maurice Brill Lighting Design
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Stay after dark to see the changing floor of colour.
Set into the square’s hard landscaping, 100,000
energy efficient LED lights produce 10 striking
displays, each lasting as long as it takes you to
cross the square. Ranging from sensual and subtle
to full on and dynamic, how long until you’ve seen
every display?
Leaping Hare on Crescent and Bell (1988)
Barry Flanagan (born UK, 1941 – 2009)
A recurring theme in Flanagan’s work, the hare often poses as if human,
playing musical instruments, dancing, boxing, leaping, performing acrobatics
or interacting with technology. Here at Broadgate, this gravity defying hare
energises and lifts the spirit, as he leaps over the thin sliver of a crescent
moon and the weighty dome of the bell. Surely enough to put a spring in
anyone’s step.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is the award
winning architectural practice whose Chicago office
designed much of Broadgate. Here they worked
alongside London-based Maurice Brill Lighting
Design, one of the world’s leading lighting design
consultancies. Lit Floor won the International
Association of Lighting Designers’ Award of
Excellence in 2004.
Born in North Wales, Flanagan studied at St Martin’s School of Art in London.
His early sculptures attracted attention through his unusual use of cloth,
canvas and sand. Later pieces were made from more conventional materials,
and he became renowned for his colossal bronze sculptures of bells, horses
and leaping hares. Appointed an OBE, Flanagan is one of the UK’s most
famous modern sculptors, with work displayed in exhibitions from Argentina
to Australia and represented in major museum collections worldwide.
A collection of his writings was also published posthumously.
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Time for a break?
Broadgate has everything from
friendly drinks to fine dining.
Bellerophon Taming Pegasus (1966)
Jacques Lipchitz
(born Lithuania, 1891 – 1973)
This tangle of forms seems to stand
precariously on its pedestal, as the Greek
hero Bellerophon wrestles the winged horse
Pegasus. Viewers crane their necks and
twist from one side to another as they try
to work out the epic narrative presented by
the figures. For Lipchitz, this Greek legend
represented the dominance of man over
nature – Bellerophon, having tamed Pegasus,
was sent to kill the monster Chimaera as a
penance for rejecting the advances of Queen
Argus. Have you worked it out yet?
Lipchitz was one of the most prominent
cubist sculptors of his generation. As a
teenager he moved to Paris, where he mixed
with Picasso and Braque. By the time he left
Paris for New York at the start of the Second
World War, Lipchitz had already established
an international following. Over the following
decades his reputation continued to grow,
culminating in major retrospective exhibitions
at museums throughout the USA.
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Fulcrum (1987)
Richard Serra (born USA, 1939)
Without doubt, the art equivalent of Marmite, people tend
to either love Fulcrum or hate it. Commissioned to create
a large piece for a small space, Serra designed upwards.
At around 55 feet high, the wigwam-like structure is spot
welded, giving the illusion that the five sheets of selfweathering Cor-Ten steel are simply leaning against each
another. Interaction is at the heart of Serra’s works and
so this enclosed sanctuary has three entrances, inviting
you to step inside and indulge in a bit of sky gazing.
Serra, who enjoys an enormous global reputation, is well
known for creating pieces from large sheets of metal, giving
fabricated steel the power and density that traditionally
belong to bronze and stone. Relishing the controversy
created by his pieces, Serra maintains that they have no
subject of their own, and that instead viewers “become the
subject once they enter a work and interact with it”. Recent
exhibitions include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and
the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Venus (1989)
Eye-I (1993)
Bruce McLean
(born UK, 1944)
Almost graphic in design, this towering sculpture
made from brightly coloured strips of steel is an
abstract sketch of a face. She contrasts with
her architectural setting, sharing with it perhaps
only her steel structure. Glamorously female and
full of fun, Eye-I gives a saucy wink to people
hurrying by on Bishopsgate’s busy pavements
below. Viewed against the London sky, she
performs happily for passers-by and can raise a
smile on the greyest day.
Jim Dine (born USA, 1935)
Towering over you on arrival at 155 Bishopsgate, these
massive, wall-mounted bronze torsos were inspired by
the Venus de Milo, a recurring motif in Dine’s work ever
since a plaster of Paris replica from a gift shop found
its way into his studio. Like the famous original, the two
perfectly proportioned figures symbolise female fertility,
and embody romance and beauty. However, rather than
replicating the Venus de Milo’s smooth surfaces, Dine’s
pieces resemble archaeological artefacts, hand worked
and rough hewn to convey emotion and vigour. You can
almost sense the movement of the tools, the very act of
creation. We hope your day is as productive.
A major figure in British contemporary art, McLean
trained as a sculptor under Sir Anthony Caro at
St Martin’s School of Art in London. Irreverence
and wit are at the heart of his work, and McLean
is happy to mock both himself and the art world
with refreshing candour. Based in London, McLean
has an international reputation and his work has
been exhibited throughout Europe and the USA.
One of the most significant artists of his generation,
Dine was closely associated with the development of Pop
Art and Happenings during the 1960s. He has evolved
into an autobiographical artist, creating prints, drawings,
paintings and sculptures based on his personal experiences,
relationships and possessions. The subject of major
retrospective exhibitions and represented in numerous
collections worldwide, Dine was the first contemporary artist
invited to exhibit at the J. Paul Getty Museum in California.
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Alchemy (1991)
Lincoln Seligman
(born UK, 1950)
As you walk through this 900 foot
passageway, look upwards to see the
graduated colours of the overhead beams.
These run from metallic lead through to
golden yellow and back to lead again.
For Seligman this is an exploration on the
theme of alchemy, that elusive dream of
turning base metals to gold - a dream no
doubt shared by many of our City traders.
A former barrister who studied at Balliol
College, University of Oxford, Seligman
has worked on murals and other large
commissions for clients on both sides of
the Atlantic. He creates varied pieces from
steel, bronze, aluminium and glass, and
has recently been working on a stage set
design for a New English Ballet Theatre
performance at Sadler’s Wells in London.
Thirsty?
Bishopsgate offers
a wide variety of
refreshments for you
to choose from.
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Mechanics Institute (1991)
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William Tillyer (born UK, 1938)
A monumental example of Tillyer’s trademark abstract painted landscapes, this
carefully balanced composition gives hints of architecture, cloud, sky and foliage.
Greatly admired by painters visiting Broadgate, Mechanics Institute compares the
ever changing natural world with the solidity of architectural forms. Pause for a
moment to feel revived by the fresh air and gentle breeze.
Born in Yorkshire, Tillyer studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London before
journeying throughout Europe to expand his painting style. An invitation to
spend time as Artist in Residence at Melbourne University in the 1980s led to
an extended period of travel. Now based in the UK, Tillyer is one of our foremost
watercolourists. His work has been exhibited worldwide and he is represented
in major museum collections including the Tate in London and the Museum of
Modern Art in New York.
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Colour Eclipse (2009)
Danny Lane
(born USA, 1955)
Giving a modern take to ancient crafts dating back
over 1,500 years, Lane exploits the strength and
beauty of glass under enormous compression. In
Colour Eclipse he laminated coloured lenses between
sheets of ultra clear architectural glass, suspending
them as a trio of overlapping shapes. Each disk
contains 180 kg of poured glass and yet they seem
to float in space, giving the illusion of zero gravity
and suffusing the surrounding space with colour.
If only we could all feel as weightless and elevated.
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Broadgate Venus (1989)
Fernando Botero
(born Colombia, 1932)
Reclining serenely at the heart of Broadgate, this polished bronze nude overlooks Liverpool Street
Station, giving a glimpse of romance in the hustle and bustle of the City. At five tonnes, Venus is one
of Botero’s largest pieces and her generous curves are ever popular with passers-by, art students and
amorous couples, many of whom pose for photos, perhaps hoping her son Cupid is there in spirit too.
The teenage Botero trained as a matador in the provinces, before moving to Bogota and travelling
to Europe to study art history and painting. Thankfully for lovers of his work, Botero chose to follow
his artistic talents, creating paintings, drawings and sculptures of exaggerated, rounded human and
animal forms. Now based in New York and Paris, he has achieved international recognition and his
works are included in major museum collections worldwide.
Lane is internationally acclaimed for his innovative
glass and steel sculptures. He came to the UK in 1975
to study with Patrick Reyntiens, who had revived
British stained glass traditions during the 1960s. Lane
went on to study painting at the Central School of
Art and Design in London. His sculptures combine
incredible feats of design and engineering to produce
seemingly simple yet breathtaking works. Recent
commissions include Assembly Field for the National
Assembly in Cardiff.
Why not take a seat
at one of the bars
and restaurants on
Exchange Square
and enjoy the view?
The Broadgate Tower (lift lobbies)
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Ceramic Sculpture (1990)
Joan Gardy Artigas
(born France, 1938)
Characteristically Catalan, this hand
painted, tiled sculpture brings a splash
of colour to this corner of the City.
Soaring skywards, the concave design
rises several stories. Water-like tones of
blue reflect the ebb and flow of people
and traffic in the nearby streets and, at
the base, tiles in red, black and white
resemble stones, echoing the buildings
of Broadgate itself.
Born to a distinguished Spanish family
of ceramicists, Artigas began work as
Joan Miró’s assistant before spending
time in Paris at the École des BeauxArts, where he met Alberto Giacometti,
Georges Braque and Marc Chagall.
He collaborated with Miró on several
prestigious public commissions before
establishing his own studio in Barcelona,
where he continues to concentrate on
ceramic sculptures.
Water Feature (1991)
SOM and Stephen Cox
(born UK, 1946)
The cascading water and rocks may
be a metaphor for the cyclical nature
of City economics or simply a perfect
oasis of tranquillity in an otherwise
busy corner of Broadgate. Either way,
this Japanese inspired water feature is
a feast for the eyes and a delight for
the ears. It remains a favourite spot for
many people and, although the water is
off limits for a paddle, we hope you will
join others in this popular piazza for a
spot of rest and relaxation.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is
the award winning architectural practice
whose Chicago office designed much of
Broadgate. Here they worked alongside
Cox to create Water Feature. Cox
studied at the Central School of Art
and Design in London. Commissions
include pieces for the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office in London and
the British High Commission in Delhi.
Stephen Cox (born UK, 1946)
Soon to return to Broadgate from storage
– check online or at the Welcome Centre.
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For George’s Sake (1981)
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Marta Rogoyska (born UK, 1950)
Packed full of bold, colourful geometric shapes, these
three wool tapestries provide the perfect foil for the
cool, cast glass wall behind. Spanning just over eight
metres, the wall hanging offers a frieze like vision of
imagined fun and pleasure. Originally created for the
nursery of a grand country house, the vibrant blast
of colour encourages the child in all of us to run free.
Having studied Fine Art at Leeds University, and
Tapestry at the Royal College of Art in London,
Rogoyska combines both disciplines to create
exuberant textile based designs. Represented in several
major public collections, including the Crafts Council in
the UK and the Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto, she has
created commissions for a range of clients including the
BBC and British Medical Association. Now based on the
Continent, Rogoyska has worked at some of Europe’s
major tapestry houses, including England’s acclaimed
West Dean Tapestry Studio.
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Poured Paint, Red, White, Red (1996)
Ian Davenport (born UK, 1966)
Carrying out a thorough investigation into the physical properties of
household paint, Davenport worked meticulously and methodically
to create this piece and the neighbouring Poured Paint, Orange, Black,
Orange. He systematically poured and dripped paint onto the prepared
surfaces, before tilting each one, so that gravity and the consistency of
the paint created the final compositions. His cool restraint and original
technique created a pair of paintings that can give visitors a sense of
déjà vu - with a red and orange twist.
Part of the Young British Artists group tutored by Michael Craig-Martin
at Goldsmith’s College during the 1980s, Davenport took part in the
seminal Freeze exhibition curated by Damien Hirst. Nominated for the
Turner Prize in 1991, more recently he has been commissioned to create
several large murals. His works feature in public collections worldwide
including the Tate in London and the Dallas Museum of Art.
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Ganapathi & Devi (1988)
The Broad Family (1991)
Xavier Corberó (born Spain, 1935)
Corberó’s family members evoke a range of human feelings we all share
– togetherness and separation, safety and vulnerability, innocence and
experience. Approaching from a distance, you’d be forgiven for thinking
they were hunks of rock. As you come closer the individual characters
take shape, closer still and you’ll see a gentle humour woven into the
work – in the ball, the dog and a pair of polished, lace-up shoes peeking
out. Of great interest to visiting sculpture students, the scale of the
basalt pieces is impressive, yet the distance between each figure is also
important - a family group where each individual has its own space –
something we all welcome at times.
Considered by many to be Spain’s premier living sculptor, Corberó’s
roots are firmly in the Catalan artistic tradition. The son and grandson of
artists and artisans, he is now based in Barcelona, a city he has perhaps
influenced more than any artist since Gaudí. Many of his massive works
line major boulevards, and he created the medals for the 1992 Barcelona
Olympic Games.
If you’ve enjoyed our
art trail, you may also
wish to find out more
about our buildings.
Visit us at our Welcome
Centre or download our
architecture guide at
www.broadgate.co.uk