Fulcrum, Steel sculpture at Broadgate, England
Fulcrum is a steel sculpture at Broadgate near Liverpool Street, made from five weathering steel plates that reach about 55 feet (17 meters) high. The structure has three distinct entrance points and sits within a circular area connected to retail spaces and pedestrian passages.
Richard Serra installed this work in 1987 as part of the Broadgate development, creating a major addition to London's public art collection. The installation demonstrated Serra's commitment to large-scale, space-defining artworks that shape urban landscapes.
The sculpture reflects Serra's artistic approach where visitors walk through and experience the interior space created by the five steel plates. People naturally explore the work by moving around and inside the structure, making it part of their daily passage through the area.
The artwork sits at the western entrance of Liverpool Street and is easily reached by foot from the station area. It is freely accessible at any time and surrounded by shops and cafes, making it convenient to visit while exploring the neighborhood.
During the redevelopment of 100 Liverpool Street, engineers lowered this massive steel structure by about 1.5 meters while keeping it intact, an extraordinary technical feat. Few visitors realize this hidden repositioning occurred behind the gleaming steel plates.
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