Theatres · East Midlands
Sky Mirror
In or near Burton Joyce.
Sky Mirror — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anish Kapoor.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sky Mirror is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2001. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Anish Kapoor.". Coordinates: 52.9539°, -1.1565°.
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Official information
Nottingham Playhouse is a vibrant theatre that offers a variety of performances including dramas, comedies, and pantomimes. It serves as a community hub for the arts, providing opportunities for local artists and engaging the public through various events and productions.
From the Wikipedia article
Sky Mirror is a public sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor. Commissioned by the Nottingham Playhouse, it is installed outside the theatre in Wellington Circus, Nottingham, England. Sky Mirror is a 6-metre-wide (20 ft)-wide concave dish of polished stainless steel weighing 10 tonnes (9.8 long tons) and angled up towards the sky. Its surface reflects the ever-changing environment.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9539, -1.1565
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 5AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Established
- 2001
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1707777583 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Sky Mirror (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sky Mirror, Kensington Gardens (cropped).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sky Mirror?
- Sky Mirror is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 5AF), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is Sky Mirror?
- Sky Mirror — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anish Kapoor.
- How do I get to Sky Mirror?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 5AF.
- When was Sky Mirror built?
- Built or established in 2001.
- How do I get to Sky Mirror?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 5AF.