Annunciation

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“Annunciation” by Andrew Burton
Cromwell Place and Thurloe Place
London, September 2003

“Art-lovers, politicians and other local dignitaries will gather in South Kensington on 20 January to officially unveil a thought-provoking sculpture. ‘Annunciation’ by Andrew Burton once took pride of place in Holland Park, but now stands at the junction of Cromwell Place and Thurloe Place, close to the world famous Exhibition Road. It will be officially unveiled in its new position by Lord McIntosh of Haringey, the Minister for Media and Heritage. Viewed by millions of tourists every year, the sculpture is set to become another focal point of culture in a part of London that is not short of fine art. Cllr Daniel Moylan, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Transportation said: ‘South Kensington is home to some of the finest museums in the country and now we are also proud to be the home of this exceptional sculpture. This work of art will not only enhance South Kensington but will also provide tourists and visitors with a thought-provoking exercise in artistic evaluation.’ ‘Annunciation’ speaks of a new era, introducing the artist's message about the passage of time and movement through the introduction of cogs or wheels that carry two horn-like forms aloft. The sculptor, who is the head of Department of Fine Art at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, has a passion for India and Indian cultural artifacts, and Annunciation also brings to mind the large processional floats used in religious festivals in that country. The sculpture was originally part of the Bronze Contemporary British Sculpture Exhibition organised by RBKC together with Sculpture at Goodwood to mark the Millenium.” (Official unveiling of ‘Annunciation’, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)