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Man with Arms Open
In or near City of London.
Man with Arms Open — Public artwork (sculpture) by Giles Penny.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Man with Arms Open is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1995, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Poplar and Limehouse parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area E14.
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Official information
The 'Man with Arms Open' is a bronze sculpture by Giles Penny, located on West India Avenue. This artwork features a roughly hewn figure with arms outstretched and is part of the permanent art collection at Canary Wharf.
Place summary
Man with Arms Open is a modern sculpture located in the E14 postcode area of London, specifically in Tower Hamlets. Established in 1995, it reflects contemporary artistic expression in an urban setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5055, -0.0244
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 4AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Established
- 1995
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf — 0.2 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n2093695506 (ODbL)
- commons: Man With Open Arms by Giles Penny, West India Avenue in March 2011 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Man with Arms Open?
- Man with Arms Open is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 4AP), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Man with Arms Open?
- Man with Arms Open — Public artwork (sculpture) by Giles Penny.
- How do I get to Man with Arms Open?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 4AP.
- When was Man with Arms Open built?
- Built or established in 1995.
- Is Man with Arms Open free to visit?
- Yes, Man with Arms Open is free to enter.
- How do I get to Man with Arms Open?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 4AP.