ncas was on hand to officially welcome the relocation of the intriguing collection of sculptures ‘Homage to Sir Thomas Browne’ previously located in Hay Hill, to their new home in Eaton Park.
The ‘Homage’ sculptures were originally commissioned to mark the 400th anniversary of Browne’s birth. Designed by French artists Anne and Patrick Poirier, the 20 pieces including a large brain and eye sculpture, honour the English physician, polymath, author and philosopher, who lived in Norwich from 1636 until his death in 1682.
Resulting from the proposed redevelopment of Hay Hill, and following a public consultation involving ncas, Eaton Park was chosen as the ideal site to relocate ‘Homage’, as it already is part of the Norwich art trail – linking the city centre and the UEA Campus, which celebrates Norwich’s active arts and culture sectors.