A Real Birmingham Family (sculpture)
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A Real Birmingham Family is a public bronze sculpture by British artist Gillian Wearing that portrays an everyday local family to challenge traditional notions of what constitutes a family in contemporary society.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: A Real Birmingham Family (sculpture) Context triple: [Gillian Wearing, notableWork, A Real Birmingham Family (sculpture)]
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Triumph of Labour statue
The Triumph of Labour statue is a prominent bronze sculpture on Chennai’s Marina Beach depicting four workers straining to move a rock, symbolizing the dignity and strength of labor.
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Stone of Hope sculpture
The Stone of Hope sculpture is the central carved likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. that visitors pass through at his Washington, D.C. memorial, symbolizing his enduring legacy and vision for civil rights.
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Three Servicemen statue
The Three Servicemen statue is a bronze sculpture in Washington, D.C. depicting three Vietnam War soldiers, created as part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to offer a more traditional figurative tribute to those who served.
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Irwell Sculpture Trail
Irwell Sculpture Trail is a public art route in North West England featuring a series of contemporary sculptures installed along the River Irwell and its surrounding landscape.
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Eric Morecambe statue
The Eric Morecambe statue is a bronze sculpture in Morecambe, England, commemorating the beloved British comedian Eric Morecambe in his iconic dancing pose.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Real Birmingham Family (sculpture) Target entity description: A Real Birmingham Family is a public bronze sculpture by British artist Gillian Wearing that portrays an everyday local family to challenge traditional notions of what constitutes a family in contemporary society.
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A.
Triumph of Labour statue
The Triumph of Labour statue is a prominent bronze sculpture on Chennai’s Marina Beach depicting four workers straining to move a rock, symbolizing the dignity and strength of labor.
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B.
Stone of Hope sculpture
The Stone of Hope sculpture is the central carved likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. that visitors pass through at his Washington, D.C. memorial, symbolizing his enduring legacy and vision for civil rights.
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C.
Three Servicemen statue
The Three Servicemen statue is a bronze sculpture in Washington, D.C. depicting three Vietnam War soldiers, created as part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to offer a more traditional figurative tribute to those who served.
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D.
Irwell Sculpture Trail
Irwell Sculpture Trail is a public art route in North West England featuring a series of contemporary sculptures installed along the River Irwell and its surrounding landscape.
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E.
Eric Morecambe statue
The Eric Morecambe statue is a bronze sculpture in Morecambe, England, commemorating the beloved British comedian Eric Morecambe in his iconic dancing pose.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bronze sculpture
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outdoor artwork ⓘ public sculpture ⓘ work of art ⓘ |
| artisticMovement | contemporary art ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Ikon Gallery NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Gillian Wearing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts |
contemporary family
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everyday local family ⓘ |
| genre |
figurative sculpture
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public art ⓘ |
| hasEffect | stimulating debate about definition of family ⓘ |
| hasPart |
two adult women figures
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two children figures ⓘ |
| hasQuality |
life-size figures
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realistic representation ⓘ |
| inception | 2014 ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity |
England
NERFINISHED
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United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ West Midlands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | Birmingham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainSubject | family ⓘ |
| materialUsed | bronze ⓘ |
| notableWorkOf | Gillian Wearing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | public art in Birmingham ⓘ |
| publicAccess | yes ⓘ |
| purpose |
to challenge traditional notions of family
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to represent contemporary family diversity ⓘ |
| significantEvent | public unveiling ceremony ⓘ |
| subjectHasRole |
child
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mother ⓘ |
| theme |
everyday life
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family diversity ⓘ social commentary ⓘ |
| unveiledBy | Gillian Wearing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| use | public display ⓘ |
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Subject: A Real Birmingham Family (sculpture) Description of subject: A Real Birmingham Family is a public bronze sculpture by British artist Gillian Wearing that portrays an everyday local family to challenge traditional notions of what constitutes a family in contemporary society.
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