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The prime buildings on the Broadgate development, are the Skyscraper, Broadgate Tower, & the unique Exchange House, Plazas, Amphitheatre, & several abstract works of art worth millions.

The most visited & expensive sculpture titled Broadgate Venus said to be worth $40 million.
A monumental polished bronze nude titled, Broadgate Venus. The 5 Ton sculpture by Fernando Botero overlooks the Liverpool Street Railway Station, at exchange Square, City of London, Great Britain.

From The Broadgate website:
"Reclining serenely at the heart of Broadgate, this polished bronze nude overlooks Liverpool Street Station, giving a glimpse of romance in the hustle and bustle of the City. At five tonnes, Venus is one of Botero’s largest pieces and her generous curves are ever popular with passers-by, art students and amorous couples, many of whom pose for photos, perhaps hoping her son Cupid is there in spirit too.

The teenage Botero trained as a matador in the provinces, before moving to Bogota and travelling to Europe to study art history and painting. Thankfully for lovers of his work, Botero chose to follow his artistic talents, creating paintings, drawings and sculptures of exaggerated, rounded human and animal forms. Now based in New York and Paris, he has achieved international recognition and his works are included in major museum collections worldwide." Text Source: (visit link)

"The multi-billion pound spending spree on London commercial property will gather pace next week as agents ready the next mega-deal for an eager market, the Evening Standard understands.

The Broadgate Quarter — on the edge of the Broadgate Estate in the heart of the Square Mile — is to be sold by its joint owners, US developer Hines and HSBC Alternative Investments, with a price tag of around £430 million, industry sources say." Text Source: (visit link)

Type of publication: Newspaper When was the article reported?: 05/29/2015 Publication: London - Evening Standard. Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: regional News Category: Business/Finance

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