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b of the bang
- Thread starter madmank
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When ADUG complete the purchase of the land, they will probably build on the spot. As you will be aware, statues of human form are not a primary art form and generally not encouraged in Islam. Otherwise, we could have a Meredith, Doherty, Mercer or other such statue there. How about a beacon-type minaret/spire as I've seen on some pics from Dubai in Off Topic.
As for the B, the artist is a charlatan in my view, selling rusty old crap described as high art. It never ceases to amaze me that some people are so gullible, especially those in power.
As for the B, the artist is a charlatan in my view, selling rusty old crap described as high art. It never ceases to amaze me that some people are so gullible, especially those in power.
coleridge said:When ADUG complete the purchase of the land, they will probably build on the spot. As you will be aware, statues of human form are not a primary art form and generally not encouraged in Islam. Otherwise, we could have a Meredith, Doherty, Mercer or other such statue there. How about a beacon-type minaret/spire as I've seen on some pics from Dubai in Off Topic.
As for the B, the artist is a charlatan in my view, selling rusty old crap described as high art. It never ceases to amaze me that some people are so gullible, especially those in power.
Not sure it was ever described as 'high art.' I believe the intention was to create an iconic structure that marked the Sports City site and also encapsulated the spirit of the Commonwealth games. As I'm sure many are aware Ron Rodden coined the phrase 'B of the Bang' when trying to coach Linford Christie to faster reaction times.
I am not a fan of sculpture generally, but I do think that this sculpture worked. From the right vantage point you can really appreciate that the structure leans forward at an angle consistent with a sprinter leaving the blocks. Clearly the explosion of power is represented in the spikes.
Personally, I think it is a shame that the thing has become a source of embarrassment.
For me, a great concept, but badly engineered!
u2fme2
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about bloody time too
conormcfc
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felixbg said:a ginat and i mean giant 50m statue of Dickov slinding on his knees ... now that would be iconic
This
conormcfc
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carrconormcfc said:felixbg said:a ginat and i mean giant 50m statue of Dickov slinding on his knees ... now that would be iconic
This
Or even better, We get a 50ft SWeeP doing the Robot.
A statue oif dickov cheating to win a penalty against us and then celebrating like he has won the world cup to wind up the city fans?
I would rather it be of a loyal and talented city player, however the spot is little to do with City and the club has no say what goes on there.
I would rather it be of a loyal and talented city player, however the spot is little to do with City and the club has no say what goes on there.
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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Giles said:madmank said:b offthe bang is to come down v soon thank god for that
Philistine. The B Of The Bang is a magnificent sculpture. People like you should not be allowed to vote - you're cultural barbarians.
Absolutely agree. If it ain't right, fix it. It is part of Sport City and should be maintained.
dannybcity
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I'm gutted about it. It looks great and it's unique. I want something similar as a replacement.
blue 1992
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chrishull said:geek said:how about a nice sculptur of alan turing??
seen as he did help break the enigma code during ww2.
and think he help builf the first ever computer and manchester uni.
Or rename the road Joe Mercer Way and have a statue of Joe Mercer there.
thats a good idea, or possibly have a statue of colin bell.