Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
A Forest
In or near Kirknewton.
A Forest — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Gordon Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
A Forest is located in central Scotland, with the postcode EH27 8BB. The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, which is 2.1 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
A Forest is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
A Forest is an artwork by Jim Lambie featuring colorful, mirrored panels that reflect the surrounding woodland. The installation combines elements of Pop art and minimalism, creating a dynamic visual experience that changes with the seasons.
From the Wikipedia article
"A Forest" is a song by the English rock band the Cure. Co-produced by Mike Hedges and the band's Robert Smith, it was released as a single from the band's second album Seventeen Seconds on 8 April 1980. It was their debut entry on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 31. The accompanying music video was first shown on BBC's Top of the Pops programme on 24 April 1980. Recorded and mixed over seven days, along with the rest of the songs from the album, "A Forest" is representative of The Cure's 1980s gothic rock phase. The song has featured on the band's set lists for many years. Several versions have appeared on concert albums, and it was re-recorded, then subsequently remixed and released as a single from Mixed Up in 1990.
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Background
History
Mike Hedges co-produced the album Seventeen Seconds as well as "A Forest" with The Cure's Robert Smith. Hedges had first worked with the band on the track "Killing an Arab." Interviewed in 2004, he did not recall any demos existing for Seventeen Seconds; the band generally played the track in the studio before laying down a backing track to which overdubs were added. At the time of the recording of the album, bass guitarist Simon Gallup and keyboardist Matthieu Hartley had been added to the band's lineup. Gallup had replaced Michael Dempsey, who had departed to join The Associates. Due to budgetary restraints, Seventeen Seconds was recorded and mixed in seven days on a budget of between…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9070, -3.4247
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH27 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.jupiterartland.org
Sources
- osm: way/1377606856 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: A Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Forest?
- A Forest is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH27 8BB).
- What is A Forest?
- A Forest — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH27 8BB.
- Is A Forest free to visit?
- Yes, A Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH27 8BB.