Spitalfields Sculpture Prize 2010
Workplace Art and Hammerson UK Properties plc launched a major arts and education initiative by creating a commissioning prize that gives strong support and nurture of talented artists within the medium of outdoor site specific installations and to enable interaction with local schools and educational institutions. Kenny Hunter, the inaugural prize winner, unveiled iGoat in January, 2011 and is sited within the main piazza of Spitalfields.
The primary aim of this initiative is to further enhance Hammerson’s strategy for community investment within the Spitalfield’s development, thereby further strengthening the relationships Hammerson has already developed with corporate occupiers, retailers, local interest groups, arts organizations and educational institutions. Furthermore, continuing support for the prize will create an opportunity for Spitalfields to not only reach out to new audiences but also gain an international reputation as a creative and vibrant destination