LARGEST - Public Art Sculpture in Belfast
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N 54° 35.312 W 005° 57.514
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RISE is a concept public art spherical metal sculpture in Belfast by Wolfgang Buttress. It is 37.5 metres (123 ft) high and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. Constructed in early 2011, it is the largest piece of public art in Belfast.
Waymark Code: WMV12R
Location: Ulster, Ireland
Date Posted: 02/05/2017
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"RISE is a landmark artwork located at Broadway Roundabout, one of the main gateways to the city. It is the biggest public art sculpture in Belfast. The sculpture's two globes, cast in white steel, symbolise the rising of the sun and new hope for Belfast's future. It aims to help revitalise Belfast, bringing a new focus to the area and projecting a vibrant, confident image of the city."
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Type of documentation of superlative status: Various internet sources
Location of coordinates: RISE (sculpture) - Broadway Roundabout - Belfast
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