Where to find wild animal statues in London? (16 locations of animal statues in London by Gillie and Marc)
Comment added on the 4th of Feb 2023:
All the statues described in this post were temporary and they are no longer in locations described below.
Statues of animals are always popular with the public, and there are plenty of them in London. Below you can find a quick guide to the sculptures of animals in London by artists Gillie and Marc.
Who are Gillie and Marc?
Gillie and Marc are British and Australian artists and creators of one of the most innovative public sculptures. “Love, equality, and conservation” and “diversity and acceptance” are the messages “written” all over their art. Their work can be seen in over 250 cities around the world including London!
Note: that art by Gillie and Marc in London seems to be on temporary display only, and in the ever-changing London landscape, the placement of these statues might change in the future.
Do I need to pay to see the animal statues by Gille and Marc in London?
No, all the statues you will see below are placed outdoors, in spots easily accessible to the public at no cost.
ANIMAL STATUES IN LONDON BY GILLIE AND MARC
Dogmen taking snaps outside Royal Exchange
You can find four statues of Dogmen taking pictures outside the main entrance to the Royal Exchange building near Bank Station. The sculptures are located on the landing at the top of the main stairs.
2. Baby elephants occupying paving outside the office buildings near Liverpool Street Station
This herd of young elephants you can find in Bishops Square, near Old Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street Station.
3. More statues of elephants near Old Spitalfields Market
Around the corner from the last statue, you can find more sculptures of elephants, including one of an adult. They occupy paving in Brushfield Street, near one of the entrances to the Old Spitalfields Market.
4. The statue of Rabbitwoman and Dogman near Old Spitalfields Market
The sculpture of Rabbitwoman and Dogman drinking tea and riding a scooter is also located near Old Spitalfields Market.
5. Rabbitwoman and Dogman are also cycling in Canary Wharf
This wonderful statue is located on the paving at the top of the stairs leading to South Colonnade Street, 1 min walk from the Canary Wharf Tube Station.
6. “Wild chimp love” statue on the river bank
While the statues of elephants dominate the area near Old Spitalfields Market, the area near Tower Bridge is dotted with sculptures of chimps. This one is located on the walkway by the Thames, not far from No1 London Bridge.
7. The statue of walking chimp
Follow the walkway by the River, and soon you will see another statue of a chimp. This chimp is “walking” near London Bridge City Pier.
8. The statue of hooting chimp
The statue of the hooting chimp is located also by the riverside, close to Hay’s Galleria Building.
9. The statue of wild chimp foraging
There are a few statues near Hay’s Galleria. This statue is placed at the entrance to this shopping mall, just by the river.
10. The statue of talking chimp in Hay’s Galleria
Go inside Hay’s Galleria, and soon you will see another statue of the chimp.
11. The statue of sad chimp
The next statue depicts a sad chip. He is hiding in a small walkway next to Hay’s Galleria building.
12. Two more chimps by the river
Carry on walking towards Tower Bridge, and you will see the statue of two more chimps. The adult chimp carries the baby chimp.
13. “Chimp Amelia, age 13”
This beautiful gigantic statue of a chimp with the name Amelia is one of many statues near Tower Bridge, on the south side of the river.
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14. The statue of sleeping chimp
This is another lovely statue by Gille and Marc. It is installed steps away from Tower Bridge.
15. Fighting chimps
The statue of two chimps in a conflict is located by the Old City Hall.
16. The Table of Love
The last statue I want to show you is placed close to St Paul’s Cathderal, on Pathernoster Square.
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