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22-01-2009, 21:35
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B of the Bang
Councillors in discussion about whether to scrap this "Work of Art"
Anthony Gormley, (Angel of the north & Crosby beach sculptures) wants it preserved it seems. To be honest I think the B is a monstrosity, and wouldn't be missed. 
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23-01-2009, 01:15
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Re: B of the Bang
It makes a change for a council to be on the receiving end of shoddy workmanship.
Although they're getting back more compensation than the thing cost. B of the Bang artist pays Manchester £1.7m in damages over disintegrating sculpture - Times Online
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Re: B of the Bang
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