"I think the power of the artist is to make more generally significant things. It's a nourishing thing to keep your edge."

Antony Gormley (1950)
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About Antony Gormley

Antony Gormley is a renowned British sculptor known for his innovative and impactful works that explore the relationship between the human body and space. Born in 1950 in London, he studied archaeology, anthropology, and art history before focusing on sculpture. Gormley is best recognized for his large-scale public installations like the Angel of the North in Gateshead and his iconic series of sculptures titled the 'Angel of the North'. His creations often provoke thought and reflection on the human experience in a rapidly changing world.

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