The Line is a public art trail in London, opened in 2015, that very roughly follows the path of the

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as it crosses the

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. It consists of a set of artworks positioned on a walking route starting at the

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, passing down the

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, crossing the Thames via the

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, and ending at

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in Greenwich. The trail includes works by

Anthony Gormley Sir Antony Mark David Gormley (born 30 August 1950) is a British sculptor. His works include the ''Angel of the North'', a public sculpture in Gateshead in the north of England, commissioned in 1994 and erected in February 1998; ''Another Pl ...

and

Tracey Emin Dame Tracey Karima Emin (; born 3 July 1963) is an English artist known for autobiographical and confessional artwork. She produces work in a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, film, photography, Neon lighting, neon text ...

List of artworks

Former works

Several works were previously part of The Line, but have since been removed.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Line (sculpture trail) Art exhibitions in London Footpaths in London 2015 establishments Line Line Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Newham Tourist attractions in the Royal Borough of Greenwich 2015 in London