Forward sculpture (former)

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The former Forward sculpture was a controversial public artwork in Birmingham, England, that became an emblem of the city’s regeneration before being destroyed by fire in 2003.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf landmark
public artwork
artForm outdoor sculpture
associatedWith Birmingham city regeneration projects
controversial true
country United Kingdom
culturalImpact sparked debate about public art in Birmingham
dateOfDestruction 2003
destroyedBy fire
era late 20th century public art in Birmingham
genre public art
hasContext Birmingham city centre redevelopment
hasTitle Forward NERFINISHED
locatedIn Birmingham NERFINISHED
Birmingham city centre NERFINISHED
England
locatedNear Birmingham city civic buildings
material metal
namedAfter Birmingham city motto "Forward" NERFINISHED
notableEvent destruction by arson in 2003
publicArtworkOf Birmingham NERFINISHED
significance emblem of Birmingham’s regeneration
status destroyed
former public artwork
subjectOf public controversy
symbolOf Birmingham’s modern identity
urban regeneration
usedAs city emblem in promotional material
visibility highly visible public location

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Centenary Square hasPublicArt Forward sculpture (former)
Centenary Square, Birmingham hasPublicArt Forward sculpture (former)
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