Giant Sculpture At Wellcome Trust

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Giant Sculpture At Wellcome Trust

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Looks like King-Kong's been taking art classes. Bleigiessen, by Thomas Heatherwick, dangles from the roof of the Wellcome Trust headquarters on Euston Road. The numbers are staggering:

Height: 30 metres.

Wire used: 1 million metres

Glass beads: 150 000

Installation time: three months.

In fact, the sculpture is so large it can barely be photographed from one spot. We decided to get in a nearby glass lift and film it for you.

Learn more here, including how to visit.

Last Updated 11 April 2006