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Giant spider eats Saint Pauls Cathedral
Filename: 4053_38_POI_L_LONDON_000254.jpg
Size: 3523 x 5300 (8.9MB)
Date: 29th February 2016
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Planet One Images/Universal Images Group
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Job Title: Mr
Sub Location: Jubilee Walk
City: London
County: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
© Jon Bower at Apexphotos
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Giant spider eats Saint Pauls Cathedral
A strange juxtaposition of modern art and the classical dome of St Pauls Cathedral, London, seen from Jubilee Walk at dawn. The spider is no longer at this location in front of Tate Modern, after having scuttled off to the Guggenheim, Bilbao
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Media ID 25525927
© Jon Bower at Apexphotos
Anglicanism Baroque Blue Cathedral Christopher Cloudless Colonnade Columns Contrast Dome Eggs Elegance Gallery Glowing Grace Iconic Landmark Legs Louise Menacing Modern Mother Portico Portland Prayer Silhouetted Spider Steel Stone Sunrise Tourism Tradition Worship Wren Bourgeois Maman Tate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a truly surreal scene, where the modern art world collides with the classical beauty of St Paul's Cathedral in London. The image showcases Louise Bourgeois' iconic sculpture, "Maman" a giant spider that appears to be devouring the magnificent dome of St Paul's Cathedral. The contrast between the menacing steel legs of the spider and the elegant silhouette of the cathedral creates an intriguing juxtaposition. As dawn breaks on Jubilee Walk, we witness this strange encounter between tradition and contemporary art. While this photograph immortalizes their meeting, it is worth noting that this particular installation is no longer present in front of Tate Modern. Like a mischievous creature scuttling away, "Maman" has since found its new home at Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. St Paul's Cathedral stands as an enduring symbol of British architecture and Christian worship. Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece exudes grace and elegance with its baroque design and grand colonnades. Against a cloudless blue sky, bathed in glowing sunrise hues, this image encapsulates both the majesty of St Paul's Cathedral and the audacity of modern artistic expression. It invites viewers to contemplate how these two worlds intersect and challenge our perceptions. Jon Bower skillfully captures this momentous clash through his lens, offering us a thought-provoking visual feast that celebrates both history and innovation.
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