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Public art & sculpture · London

RUN

In or near City of London.

Free admission

RUN — Public artwork (sculpture) by Monica Bonvicini.

Side of the Copper Box, Olympic Park E15 - geograph.org.uk - 3117313

Robin Sones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hackney Wick · 0.4 km
  • Free entry

About

RUN is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Monica Bonvicini.". Coordinates: 51.5445°, -0.0189°.

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Official information

RUN is a permanent outdoor sculpture located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. It was commissioned as part of the London Olympic Games in 2012 and features a combination of glass and stainless steel materials.

Place summary

RUN is an urban space located in the E20 postcode of London, within the unparished area of Hackney. It serves as a multifunctional venue, catering to various community and cultural activities. The site is part of the ongoing development in the area, reflecting contemporary urban design principles.

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Coordinates
51.5445, -0.0189
District
Hackney
Parish
Hackney, unparished area
Postcode
E20 3AP
Parliamentary constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Nearest railway station
Hackney Wick0.4 km
Official site
monicabonvicini.net

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RUN?
RUN is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E20 3AP), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
What is RUN?
RUN — Public artwork (sculpture) by Monica Bonvicini.
How do I get to RUN?
The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E20 3AP.
How do I get to RUN?
The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E20 3AP.