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Explore the role of angels in works of art, meet some people who say they can locate your own guardian angel for you, and look at the controversial history of public art.
3D Flyaround
Live too far from the Angel to visit? Or maybe just fancy a look around without having to brave the weather? With this artist's impression you can now explore the Angel from the comfort of your own desktop!
Angelology
Angels are the messengers and attendants of God. They do not die, cannot generally be seen and are neither male nor female.
Angels in Art
Traditionally ranked in a nine-tier hierarchy, angels are complex and strange beings that have taken on many forms over the centuries in religious art.
Art in Public Spaces
A painting generally has to be hung on a wall somewhere, but sculptures have no such restrictions. Although sculptors have always produced works for private houses and gardens, their work has just as often been displayed to the masses.
Antony Gormley - Angel Sculptor
Antony Gormley, creator of the Angel of the North, was born in 1950 in London, where he still lives and works.
