Anthony Gormley - 6 Times (Figure IV) — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

I like Antony Gormley’s figures. I’ve seen the ones on Formby Beach in Liverpool and at his exhibition in London. I only saw one of these fellas on a walk along the Water of Leith back to our hotel after visiting the Britannia Yacht at Ocean Village (where there is a little Gormley next to a disused pier). It’s a funny old walk, a bit scruffy in parts and there is a lot of new buildings going up so its going to be very busy in the future. I found it really nice to find this peaceful chap standing in the water with the river gently running around him. It’s a positive thing and...

Stunning collection of 6 statues in Anthony Gormley's likeness. They're located from the Dean Gallery along the Water of Leith. Originally intended to fold flat when the river was fast flowing they now remain upright due to technical problems meaning they seldom returned after the river level reduced. Regular clear ups are undertaken to remove the build of leaves,...

Sad excuse for art. Then again dont expect much from modern "art", usually they all the same. Lazy and no appreciation for actual art. This monstrosity dosnt fit in with the theme/style and elegant classical beauty that Edinburgh represents, hence its 2nd name "northern Athens". Council could put better use of it by recycling the...