2013

SD3031 : The Sound of the Wind Looks Like This

taken 11 years ago, near to Blackpool Airport, Lancashire, England

The Sound of the Wind Looks Like This
The Sound of the Wind Looks Like This
The Sound of the Wind Looks Like This by Stephen Hurrel was installed in 2003

A circle of nine columns, three of which incorporate wind turbines and anemometers, and control six light columns that change colour as the direction and velocity of the wind changes. Powered by the wind the artwork makes visible the strength and direction of Blackpool's bracing air.

It is part of the Great Promenade Show.
The Great Promenade Show :: SD3032

A complete reconstruction of Blackpool's South Promenade incorporated a major series of new public art works commissioned by Blackpool Borough Council, and described by them as "an outdoor gallery of contemporary art". Since 2001, ten large-scale permanent works have been installed at special viewing points along the well-designed new 2km walkway. Additional information can be found at Archive LinkExternal link

Update 2023: The trail is now being marketed as The South Promenade Art Trail. See LiveBlackpool for more information: LinkExternal link


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Geographical Context: Coastal Date: 2003 Place: Starr Gate Person: Stephen Hurrel other tags: Public Art Wind Turbines Anemometer Promenade Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SD3031, 192 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 10 April, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 1 August, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 3043 3167 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:46.6017N 3:3.4296W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 3046 3168
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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