Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Commonwealth - Here and Now
In or near Birmingham.
The Commonwealth - Here and Now — a public art in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Commonwealth - Here and Now is a public art located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Commonwealth - Here and Now is an interactive art installation inspired by a fairground waltzer car, designed to celebrate the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham in 2022. It features a large bench made from durable materials, surrounded by stylized figures created through community workshops, reflecting local connections to Commonwealth countries.
Place summary
The Commonwealth - Here and Now is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This work reflects contemporary themes and engages with the concept of the Commonwealth, showcasing the region's cultural diversity and artistic expression.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5105, -1.9281
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B20 2EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.handsworthcreative.com
Sources
- osm: node/12526770051 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Commonwealth - Here and Now?
- The Commonwealth - Here and Now is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B20 2EU), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Commonwealth - Here and Now?
- The Commonwealth - Here and Now — a public art in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Commonwealth - Here and Now?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 1.9 km away. The nearest town is Birmingham. Drivers can use postcode B20 2EU.
- Is The Commonwealth - Here and Now free to visit?
- Yes, The Commonwealth - Here and Now is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Commonwealth - Here and Now?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B20 2EU.