The Barbican Muse, Public sculpture at Barbican Centre, London, England
The Barbican Muse, measuring 6.1 meters in length, portrays a female figure holding traditional theater masks of tragedy and comedy on the wall.
Matthew Spender created this illuminated sculpture in 1994 as part of the Barbican Centre refurbishment project commissioned by architect Theo Crosby.
The sculpture represents theatrical arts through its depiction of Sock and Buskin masks, connecting to the performing arts heritage of the Barbican Centre.
Located near the Silk Street entrance, this fiberglass gilded sculpture guides visitors arriving from Moorgate Station to the Barbican Centre main areas.
The sculpture appears to float against the building wall while emitting a gentle glow, creating a visual marker for people approaching the arts complex.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1994
Creator: Matthew Spender
Made from material: fiberglass
GPS coordinates: 51.51961,-0.09299
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:42
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