Art of the United Kingdom not establishment recognition. Banksy made a reputation with street graffiti and is now a highly valued mainstream artist. Antony Gormley produces sculptures, mostly in metal and based on the human figure, which include the 20 metres (66 ft) high "Angel of the North" near Gateshead, one of the first of a number of very large public sculptures produced in the 2000s, "Another Place", and "Event Horizon". The Indian-born sculptor Anish Kapoor has public works around the world, including "Cloud Gate" in Chicago and "Sky Mirror" in various locations; like much of his work these use curved mirror-like steel surfaces. The
John Angel (sculptor) John Angel (sculptor) John Angel (November 1, 1881 – October 16, 1960) was a British-born sculptor, architectural and ecclesiastical sculptor, medallist and lecturer. He emigrated to the United States where he created architectural sculpture. His work in the United Kingdom and the United States has been critically praised. He was born in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, the son of a tailor, and one of ten children. He entered a seven-year apprenticeship to a wood carver at the age of 14 years. His work in the United Kingdom includes the Exeter War Memorial and the Bridgwater War Memorial also known as