Detail View: SHIMMER: Spirit of Enterprise
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Title:
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Spirit of Enterprise
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Creation Date:
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1991
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Dimensions:
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3 m high x 4 m in diameter
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Image Date:
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1994
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Period:
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20th century
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Location:
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Birmingham
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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bronze
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Display Creator:
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LOMAX, Tom
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Image ID:
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94-1040
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Description:
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View of the sculptural fountain in Centenary Square (paving designed by JARAY). In the background is the Symphony Hall and partially visible left is Raymond MASON's 'Foreward' sunsequently destroyed by an arsonist. The fountain is an allegory of modern multi-cultural Birmingham. The three heads represent Industry, Commerce and Enterprise.
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Creator:
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LOMAX, Tom
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Creator Dates - Born:
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1945
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Creator Role:
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Artist.
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Culture Gender:
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Male.
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Nationality:
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British.
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Creator:
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JARAY, Tess
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Creator Role:
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Artist.
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Culture Gender:
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Female.
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Nationality:
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British.
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Subject Heading:
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Public art -- England -- Birmingham
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Subject Heading:
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City squares -- England -- Birmingham
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Subject Heading:
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Urban renewal -- England -- Birmingham
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Subject Heading:
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Pavements
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Subject Heading:
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Sculpture -- England -- Birmingham
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Subject Heading:
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Monuments -- England -- Birmingham
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Subject Heading:
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Fountains
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