What happened to the Tower of London poppies?
Where did the poppies go? All of the poppies that made up the installation were sold, raising millions of pounds which were shared equally amongst six service charities.
How many ceramic poppies were created for the touring Centenary Art installation blood swept lands and seas of red in 2018?
16 ceramic poppies
The V&A’s 16 ceramic poppies will be on display in the Members’ Reception Landing, upstairs from the west end of the Hintze Sculpture Gallery, between 1 November 2017 and 21 November 2018. Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red – poppies and original concept by artist Paul Cummins and installation designed by Tom Piper.
Where is the poppy display in London?
the Tower of London
| Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red | |
|---|---|
| Unveiled | 11 November 2014 |
| Location | 51.50912°N 0.07528°WCoordinates:51.50912°N 0.07528°W moat at the Tower of London |
| Designed by | Paul Cummins Tom Piper |
| Commemorated | 888,246 by ceramic poppies |
How much did the ceramic poppies cost?
After Remembrance Day that year the public were allowed to buy the ceramic poppies created by Paul Cummins for £25 each, eventually raising over £15million for six service charities.
How did Paul Cummins create his installation?
Cummins conceived the monumental installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London, which commemorated British and Colonial losses in the First World War with 888,246 ceramic poppies. During the making of the work in his workshop, Cummins accidentally crushed his hand in an industrial roller.
How much were the original Tower of London poppies?
The 888,246 poppies from the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red project were sold to members of the public for just £25, with proceeds going to charity.
When was Paul Cummins born?
September 26, 1977 (age 44 years)
Paul Cummins/Date of birth