Public art & sculpture · South East England
I have great desire, My desire is great
In or near Brighton and Hove.
I have great desire, My desire is great in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
I have great desire, My desire is great is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 2008. 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.
Photo gallery
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Official information
'I have great desire, My desire is great' is a public art installation located on the wall of Madeira Drive Promenade in Brighton. Created by artist Naoimh Looney in 2008, the piece features steel lettering that reflects the sky and faces the sea, inviting viewers to contemplate their own desires.
Place summary
"I have great desire, My desire is great" is a public art installation located in South-East England. Established in 2008, it reflects contemporary artistic expression within the region. The work contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding public art in urban spaces.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8190, -0.1311
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN2 1EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- Established
- 2008
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29015264 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is I have great desire, My desire is great?
- I have great desire, My desire is great is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN2 1EN), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is I have great desire, My desire is great?
- I have great desire, My desire is great in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to I have great desire, My desire is great?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN2 1EN.
- When was I have great desire, My desire is great built?
- Built or established in 2008.
- Is I have great desire, My desire is great free to visit?
- Yes, I have great desire, My desire is great is free to enter.
- How do I get to I have great desire, My desire is great?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN2 1EN.