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Under the Sun in Handsworth

Posted by Tracey Thorne on February 11th, 2010

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Today the new sculpture was unveilded today at the Junction of Soho Hill and St Michaels Rd, Handsworth, Birmingham

Local artist unveils public art sculpture specially commissioned to mark 10 years and £3m of regeneration work in Soho Road area.

To mark ten years of growth and regeneration of Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham City Council has commissioned renowned local artist Saranjit Birdi to create a unique, eye-catching sculpture which acts as a symbolic gateway to the area.

The sculpture reflects the contribution of all the people who make the area the success it is today; the local community, voluntary groups, businesses, traders and in particular its most valuable resource – the young people of Handsworth, some of whom have contributed creative and original coin designs to be incorporated into the sculpture

For more information visit http://birminghamnewsroom.com/?p=7238

Artist Saranjit

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2 Responses to “Under the Sun in Handsworth”

  1. Nick Booth says:
    February 14, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    Hi Tracey,

    @siwhitehouse walked past the spot today and took this picture:

    http://twitpic.com/138u5p

  2. b nanno says:
    February 25, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Impressive sculpture and love the poem.

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