Public art & sculpture · London
Bird Boy (without a tail)
In or near City of London.
Bird Boy (without a tail) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Laura Ford.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Victoria · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
Bird Boy (without a tail) is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Laura Ford.". Coordinates: 51.5077°, 0.0174°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Bird Boy (without a tail) is a bronze sculpture by Laura Ford, depicting a lost child in a bird costume. The artwork explores themes of vulnerability and social issues, standing prominently on the edge of a pontoon in the Royal Docks.
Place summary
Bird Boy (without a tail) is a sculpture located in the London region, specifically in the unparished area of Newham, postcode E16. This piece adds to the contemporary art landscape of the city, contributing to its diverse public art collection.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5077, 0.0174
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E16 1BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Ham and Beckton
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Victoria — 0.2 km
- Official site
- the-line.org
Sources
- osm: n7743861122 (ODbL)
- commons: Laura Ford, Bird Boy (without a tail), Royal Victoria Dock, London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bird Boy (without a tail)?
- Bird Boy (without a tail) is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E16 1BW), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is Bird Boy (without a tail)?
- Bird Boy (without a tail) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Laura Ford.
- How do I get to Bird Boy (without a tail)?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Victoria, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E16 1BW.
- How do I get to Bird Boy (without a tail)?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Victoria, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E16 1BW.