Nail
Nail
Nail

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The sculpture depicts a giant rusty nail. Standing between St Pauls Cathedral and the shopping centre, it marks the intersection between ancient and modern architecture. It was the sculptor's first permanent outdoor public sculpture.
Title

Nail

Date

2011

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 1200 x W 60 x D 60 cm

Accession number

EC4M_AY_S031

Work type

Sculpture

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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