The sculptor of a controversial Oxford landmark will hold a "unique and extraordinary" exhibition of his work and creative process.
Headington Shark mastermind John Buckley is hosting an open studio for the Reading International Festival up to Monday, November 6.
Those interested will be able to watch the British anti-war sculptor at work on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11am to 4pm at The Art Studio, Braziers Park, in Wallingford.
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Mr Buckley has previously said: “The events unfolding in Ukraine and the massive landmine contamination there reminds us of the terror that conflict brings to ordinary people.
"Globally 15 people are killed or injured by landmines every day, and the Ukraine conflict will continue to cause untold harm to communities long after the guns have fallen silent.”
The Reading International Festival, organised by the Reading International Forum, features a variety of films, talks, exhibitions and classes hosted by various groups and organisations.
Entrance to Mr Buckley's exhibition is free and sculptures in the collection include Dry Riverbed Nursery, Dance of the Amoeba, Embrace, and Albion, each accompanied with their own narrative.
The Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located in Headington's New High Street.
It was a form of "protest art" which was put up without planning permission to be symbolic of bombs crashed into buildings.
The shark first appeared on August 9, 1986 at which time Oxford City Council tried to have it taken down.
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