Zoos & aquariums · 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 — Public artwork by Naoimh Looney.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
I have great desire, My desire is great is a place of interest in South-East England. Built or established in 2008, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area BN2.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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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 steel lettering 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 contemporary installation located in the unparished area of Brighton and Hove, South-East England. Established in 2008, it reflects modern artistic expression within the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8190, -0.1309
- 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
- osm: n13082852616 (ODbL)
- commons: Brighton - Madeira Drive - My desire is great.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 — Public artwork by Naoimh Looney.
- 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.
- 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.