Antony Gormley's iron men of Crosby 'belong to Merseyside now'
He added: "I mean, that's what art is - it's made to be shared."The installation covers a distance of nearly two miles (3km), with the iron men spaced out along the tide line, and out from the beach towards the Irish Sea and the horizon. Another Place was commissioned by Liverpool Biennial in partnership with South Sefton Partnership.The installation was later made permanent by Sefton Council.
Since then it has become an established attraction.Sir Antony said: "There's something wonderful about the way that they have been embraced by the people of Crosby and indeed the people of Liverpool."It's just absolutely amazing the way that people of all ages - people walking their dogs, kids, people running, playing all kinds of games including golf - somehow merge with the work. "So the kind of gap between life and art has somehow been bridged."Sir Antony, whose works also include the Angel of the North sculpture near the A1 in Gateshead, said he wanted to evoke the relationship between people and nature. "I think there are two ways in which we discover ourselves," he explained. "One is in relation to nature. When we climb a mountain, when we swim in the sea, we kind of return to some really basic relationship with our planetary home. "But then there's the other self that comes from our relations with others, with our parents, our colleagues, our friends, our family."And the two, I think, are both acknowledged in Another Place. "They're obviously similar bodies to suggest a family relationship - a blood relationship - but at the same time they're very far apart."They are about between 150 and 200 metres apart, facing their own destiny. "And I think that's true for all of us, isn't it?"
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
12 hours ago
- BBC News
Inside the 1950s house that shaped a British rock legend
BBC Select goes inside a modest and unassuming 1950s house in Liverpool, once the childhood residence of Sir Paul McCartney, co-founder of The Beatles and one of the most influential figures in modern music. Now meticulously restored by the National Trust, the property offers a rare glimpse into the early life of a global icon. Watch the full documentary 'Secrets of Britain's Historic Houses and Gardens' on BBC Select.
Press and Journal
19 hours ago
- Press and Journal
Legends Tour at Trump: The best images from the celebrity pro-am as Andriy Shevchenko, Judy Murray and Brian McFadden hit the links
From footballing royalty to Olympians and reality TV stars, the celebrities were out in force at Trump International Links. A day after US President Donald Trump had opened the new course at the Aberdeenshire venue, it was the turn of some more familiar faces to tee it up at the Cardhu Celebrity Pro-Am. The pro-am is the appetiser before the Legends Tour's flagship tournament – the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship gets under way on Thursday morning – but has become a popular event in its own right among golf fans in the north-east. Irish pop singer Brian McFadden, who rose to fame with Westlife, described the Trump International Links course as 'a real jewel'. He said: 'This is my third or fourth time here. I have great memories as I won here three years ago to qualify for the Legends Tour's grand final in Mauritius. 'In my opinion, this is one of the best golf courses in the world. 'For a links golf course to have that kind of condition on the greens and the fairways is just phenomenal. 'The Scottish people always make us feel so welcome and spoil us rotten. 'It is a really tough field as a lot of the celebrities are very good. 'Robbie Fowler is the most consistent. You never see him far from the top of the leaderboard. 'Keith Duffy is always up there, Teddy Sheringham is a very good golfer and Andriy Shevchenko is incredible. 'It is a tough field – I know when I tee off I won't be winning.' Legendary British athlete Kriss Akabusi was also loving being back in Aberdeenshire for the Legends Tour event. The celebrities were all playing for a nominated charity, with £10,000 going to the winner, £7,500 for second place and £2,500 for third. Akabusi said: 'I always love coming here. It's not the easiest course to play but it is always beautiful. 'I really like the layout of the 12th hole, it's definitely one of my favourites on the course. 'It's important to enjoy yourself and not try to be something that you're not. 'It's great to play the course alongside someone like my playing partner Rich Beem (winner of the 2002 US PGA Championship who now works as an analyst for Sky Sports). 'I told him I had listened to him talk about golf so many times on the TV so it's great to say I have now played a round alongside him.' Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland defender Jason McAteer says playing golf has helped him adjust to life after football. McAteer, who plays off a very impressive handicap of 1.5, said: 'I came up on Monday with Robbie Fowler and we played Murcar on Tuesday, which was a stunning place. 'I really enjoy my golf. 'When you finish playing football there is a massive void in your life. 'You still have that competitive edge. You want to get better at something and have that discipline. 'Golf is perfect for that. I live on a golf course in Cheshire. That was the compromise with my missus when we moved house. 'I get to go out and play golf most evenings. I like the social side of it. It keeps my mind right.' Teddy Sheringham, a Champions League winner with Manchester United, has also turned to golf and plays off four. He said: 'This is my second time here and I absolutely love it. 'It is stunning and great to play with players such as my pro-am partner Paul McGinley. 'I played Royal Aberdeen a couple of years ago. You have a great word for the fog up here – the haar – and unfortunately that came in and we only got to play about 12 holes but I really liked that course. 'My own golf is up and down but I'm playing a lot. I just spent a couple of days at Loch Lomond, which was stunning. 'It doesn't get much better than playing golf on courses like this.' Former Hibernian manager Alan Stubbs pipped Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko to victory in the celebrity pro-am on countback with a winning score of 38 stableford points. The first round of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship starts at 7.30am with Englishman David Salisbury getting play under way. Host Colin Montgomerie and his playing partner and fellow European Ryder Cup legend Paul McGinley tee off at 8.25am. Aberdeen's Paul Lawrie, the 1999 Open champion, tees off at 1.36pm alongside Englishman Anthony Wall.
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Brookside child star is STILL acting 22 years after appearing in the iconic soap - here's the other shows he's starred in since
One of Brookside's most iconic child stars is still acting 22 years after his role in the famous soap, which is set for a surprise return this autumn. Jack McMullen, now 34, made his name over two decades ago when he played Josh McLoughlin in the soap. His character was born after a one-night stand between Mike Dixon (Paul Byatt) and his stepmother, Bev (Sarah White). Things turned messy when Ron Dixon (Vince Earl) wanted to adopt the youngster, but his son Mike prevented it, with Ron and Bev tying the knot before leaving the famous road for a new life with Josh. After waving goodbye to the soap in 2003, young star Jack has carved out a successful acting career with a vast range of television roles. He landed the role of Tigger Johnson in the iconic kids' show Grange Hill, which he starred in for four years. Two years later, he landed another part in a major drama, this time as Finn Sharkey in Waterloo Road. In more recent years, he's starred in hard-hitting roles such as the jail drama Time, and the heartbreaking ITV series Little Boy Blue. Earlier this year, Jack starred as Jamie Phelan in the hit BBC drama This City Is Ours opposite Sean Bean and James Nelson-Joyce. In 2023, he also played Lewis in the Apple TV series Hijack, which stars Idris Elba in the main role. On Saturday, Channel 4 announced that Brookside will be returning to screens for a historic crossover episode as part of Hollyoaks' 30th Anniversary celebrations. The soap, set in Liverpool, chronicled the lives of characters living in 13 houses on a cul-de-sac called Brookside Close. And while its unclear if Jack will reprise his role, fans can expect some of its big names to return for the one-off episode. Executive Producer Hannah Cheers told the publication: 'This episode is a love letter to both Hollyoaks and Brookside. 'Brookside gave birth to Hollyoaks — it grew up on the same site and eventually took over its sets. 'For everyone at Lime Pictures (originally Mersey TV), Hollyoaks' history is deeply rooted in Brookside, and its legacy lives on through our crew and, of course, some of our cast.' Brookside originally aired on the first day that Channel 4 was broadcast on November 2 in 1982 and proved an instant hit with viewers. Fan favourites included Bobby and Sheila and Grant, played by Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston. The show launched the careers of many industry heavyweights including Anna Friel, Amanda Burton and Claire Sweeney. At its peak, the show drew in audiences of nine million viewers before it came to a close on November 4 2003. Across its run, the show took on issues such as LGBT+ and hard hitting storylines like rape, bullying and incest. In 1985, teenage character Gordon Collins came out to his family as gay on the soap. The character, played by both Mark Burgess and Nigel Crowley, became the first ever openly gay character in a British TV series when the episode aired. Brookside also had the first pre-watershed lesbian kiss in British history between characters Beth Jordache, played by Anna Friel, and Margaret Clemence, who was portrayed by future Emmerdale actress Nicola Stephenson. Anna's career has taken her to America where she has appeared in the comedy series Pushing Daisies, opposite Susan Sarandon in country music drama Monarch and alongside Bradley Cooper in the film Limitless. Silent Witness actress Amanda, Hollyoaks actress Alex Fletcher, and West End musical star Claire Sweeney also began their careers on the soap.
