Slipstream, Aluminum sculpture at Terminal 2, Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
The aluminum structure extends over 70 meters through Terminal 2, featuring twisting forms that represent the path of an aircraft in motion.
Created by Richard Wilson in 2014 as part of the Terminal 2 reconstruction project, marking a significant addition to European public art installations.
The sculpture combines engineering precision with artistic expression, reflecting the intersection of aviation technology and contemporary art in public spaces.
Located between passenger walkways, the 77-tonne installation serves as a reference point for travelers moving through different terminal levels.
Engineers used aerospace industry computer programs to calculate and design the complex curved surfaces of the metallic structure.
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon
Inception: 2014
Creator: Richard Wilson
GPS coordinates: 51.46967,-0.44967
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:07
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