1999 - Birmingham Centenary Square - before Fire destroyed the Forward Statue by Raymond Mason, it was Birminghams most controversial work of art unveiled in 1991 in Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, England ,UK, GB, Europe. As the centrepiece to the square was Forward an artwork named after the city motto, designed by Raymond Mason the sculpture stood on a podium centrally within the square. The square officially opened in 1991. The Forward statue was removed after being destroyed by arson on 17 April 2003.

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Location: Birmingham England UK
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