Public art & sculpture · London
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
In or near London.
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1998. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a bench-like green granite sarcophagus, with a bust of Wilde emerging from the upper end, with a hand clasping a cigarette.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5087, -0.1259
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday 8.30am – 1pm; Tuesday 8.30am – 5pm; Wednesday 8.30am – 7.30pm; Thursday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 5pm; Sunday 9am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q18159614 (CC0)
- wikipedia: A Conversation with Oscar Wilde (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 4JH), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- A Conversation with Oscar Wilde in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 4JH.
- When was A Conversation with Oscar Wilde built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- Who owns A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is owned by | accession =.
- Is A Conversation with Oscar Wilde free to visit?
- Yes, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Conversation with Oscar Wilde?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 4JH.