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Antony Gormley at Taikoo Place

Posted: 4 March 2024

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4 March 2024

Hong Kong

Antony Gormley’s sculpture, SHELF II will be unveiled as a new, permanent addition to the public art collection ‘Artwalk’ at Taikoo Place.

SHELF II evokes a curious, searching body, one that is thoughtful, quizzical and contemplative. Located adjacent to Taikoo Square, an expansive green open space surrounded by high-rise towers, Gormley’s sculpture comments on the busy daily lives of those who inhabit the urban city; still and silent, the work allows passersby to reflect on their own position within this environment. Over time, SHELF II will show signs of oxidisation as it reacts with the elements, rusting and becoming part of Hong Kong’s ever-changing, transforming landscape.