Public art & sculpture · London
The Big Blue
In or near City of London.
The Big Blue — Public artwork (sculpture) by Ron Arad.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Big Blue is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Ron Arad.". Coordinates: 51.5049°, -0.0181°.
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Official information
The Big Blue is a public art installation located in Canary Wharf, showcasing a large, vibrant blue sculpture. Visitors can enjoy the artwork as part of the outdoor art experience in the area.
Place summary
The Big Blue is located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E14. This structure is notable for its distinctive architecture, contributing to the urban landscape of the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5049, -0.0181
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n2093620834 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 5HT), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue — Public artwork (sculpture) by Ron Arad.
- How do I get to The Big Blue?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 5HT.
- How do I get to The Big Blue?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 5HT.