List of public art in Newport

This is a list of public art in Newport, South Wales.

Image Title / subject Location and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerArchitect / other TypeMaterial Designation Notes
Merchant Navy Memorial Gilligan's Island 1990–91Sebastien BoyesenN/A Statue on columnBronze, stone, cast stone N/A [1]
The Vision of Saint Gwynllyw 1993–1996Sebastien BoyesenN/A StatueBronze N/A [1]
This Little Piggy Went to Market Upper Dock Street 1994Sebastien BoyesenN/A StatueBronze N/A [2]
Mural for the Library, Art Gallery and Museum Newport Museum and Art Gallery, John Frost Square 1995Sebastien BoyesenN/A MuralAluminium tiles N/A [1]
VEVJ Memorial Commercial Street 1995Sebastien BoyesenN/A MuralGranite, etched and cast bronze N/A [1]

Public art formerly in Newport

Image Title / subject Location and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerArchitect / other TypeMaterial Designation Notes
Chartist Mural

51.58689°N 2.99419°W / 51.58689; -2.99419
1978 (1978)Kenneth BuddN/A Mural N/A Controversially destroyed in 2013 (2013)[3][4]

References

  1. Boyesen 1998, p. 32.
  2. Boyesen 1998, p. 8.
  3. "Newport mural demolition", ITV News, 5 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  4. Sion Morgan, Elena Cresci, "Hundreds protest in Newport over destruction of Chartist mural", Wales Online, 5 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013

Bibliography

  • Boyesen, Sebastien (1998), The Vision of Saint Gwynllyw and Other Stories, Llandysul: Gomer
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