Breathing, Memorial sculpture at Broadcasting House, Great Britain
Breathing is a glass and steel sculpture located on the rooftop of Broadcasting House in London's West End. The work rises approximately 10 meters above the roof surface, featuring an inverted cone shape that tapers toward the base.
The sculpture was unveiled in 2008 by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as a memorial to journalists and media workers killed while reporting. The dedication marked an international recognition of those who lost their lives in conflict zones.
The sculpture projects a white light beam 900 meters into the sky each evening at 10 PM, coinciding with BBC News broadcast.
The memorial is situated on the rooftop of the Peel Wing at Broadcasting House, though public access to view it directly remains limited. Visitors can see the structure from certain exterior angles or learn more about it through official BBC information.
The column features text spiraling around its surface that reads like a continuous voice speaking across time. The poetic inscription blends themes of silence, breath, and human connection in a way that adds layers of meaning to the memorial.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 2008
Creator: Jaume Plensa
GPS coordinates: 51.51840,-0.14310
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52
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