Public art & sculpture · London
Whale on the Wharf
In or near City of London.
Whale on the Wharf — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Robert Lamb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whale on the Wharf is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Whale on the Wharf features a sculpture titled 'The Knot' by Richard Hudson, which is made of mirrored steel and located on Water Street. The artwork explores the relationship between natural forms and geometric structures, inviting viewers to engage with its visual dialogue.
Place summary
Whale on the Wharf is a public art installation located in London. It serves as a notable example of contemporary urban art, contributing to the city's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5029, -0.0138
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 9GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Canary Wharf — 0.3 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: node/13081712330 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whale on the Wharf?
- Whale on the Wharf is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 9GD), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Whale on the Wharf?
- Whale on the Wharf — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whale on the Wharf?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 9GD.
- Is Whale on the Wharf free to visit?
- Yes, Whale on the Wharf is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whale on the Wharf?
- The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 9GD.