Olympic poster artist Rachel Whiteread’s details of new art work have been announced. A decorative frieze has been disclosed in the month of June as a significant part of London 2012 Festival. Thus, it creates artistic legacy and improves Whitechapel High Street.
In the year 1901, the Whitechapel Gallery was built. According to the original plan, it was to have a band of artwork outside the building. After 100 years, commission of Rachel Whiteread will complete this façade.
According to the Cultural Olympiad and 2012 Festival Director Ruth Mackenzie, “Our London 2012 Festival co-commission to Rachel Whiteread will finally give the Whitechapel Gallery the beautiful frieze planned since the building was conceived. It will give the legacy of a world-class piece free to the millions who travel down Whitechapel High Street.”
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