Anish Kapoor

The Orbit Tower at London's Olympic Park was unveiled by the city's mayor Boris Johnson. Johnson claimed the swirling, bright red sculpture, was "more complex" than the Eiffel Tower, and "endlessly rewarding" for the viewer. Visitors will climb 455 steps -- or ride one of two elevators -- to two observation platforms. Some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Shard, the Gherkin and St Paul's Cathedral, can be spotted from the top. The sculpture was the...Read Full Story

The Orbit Tower at London's Olympic Park was unveiled by the city's mayor Boris Johnson. Johnson claimed the swirling, bright red sculpture, was "more complex" than the Eiffel Tower, and "endlessly rewarding" for the viewer. Visitors will climb 455 steps -- or ride one of two elevators -- to two observation platforms. Some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Shard, the Gherkin and St Paul's Cathedral, can be spotted from the top. The sculpture was the...Read Full Story

Photos by G.  Art by Anish Kapoor. Anish Kapoor at Gladstone Gallery in New York through June 9, 2012 Indian born and London based artist Anish Kapoor has two great exhibits showing in New York simultaneously at Gladstone Gallery (through June 9, 2012).  Pictured above is one of 22 free-standing cement sculptures (and can be seen at the 515 West 24th Street location). Anish Kapoor (back view) The second of the 2 part exhibition takes place at Gladstone Gallery (located at 530 West...Read Full Story

BBC News - Time-lapse of Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond's Orbit: "Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond's spiralling sculpture in the heart of the Olympic Park is being unveiled on Friday. The 114.5m (375ft) structure - named the ArcelorMittal Orbit - is the UK's tallest sculpture. This time-lapse footage and recent aerial pictures track the Orbit's construction. Timpe-lapse courtesy of Arcelormittal"Read Full Story

This week we are sharing Alex Green’s favourite places in Nottinghamshire. Alex emailed us her picks. If you would like to share you ‘favourites’ with us, email us at social@experiencenottinghamshire.com or use the comment section below. You may feature on our blog and our various social media platforms. “A great night out for me includes a performance at Nottingham Playhouse, where some of the most innovative theatre is created before moving on to grace the West End stage. It’s worth a visit...Read Full Story