tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998479738444661160.post8091479516212238912..comments2023-11-13T07:19:45.061+00:00Comments on CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: Public Sculpture Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998479738444661160.post-65060706954962486982013-07-19T06:48:48.813+00:002013-07-19T06:48:48.813+00:00There was a lot of adverse comment about the Angel...There was a lot of adverse comment about the Angel when it first appeared John, but I think most people in Gateshead are rather pleased with it now and it has become the focus of civic pride. Gateshead used to be just a place you travelled through on your way to and from Newcastle, but the Angel has become a potent symbol of Gateshead's regeneration, with world class developments like the Baltic Centre for Modern Art and the Sage concert Hall which have followed since. Some of Gateshead's neighbours on the other side of the Tyne are quite jealous....Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609107148344256875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998479738444661160.post-46757789521482974052013-07-18T11:43:01.653+00:002013-07-18T11:43:01.653+00:00Brilliant sculptures. Love to see those made with ...Brilliant sculptures. Love to see those made with 'natural' materials. I must admit I have never liked the Angel of the North but then I have only seen photos.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.com