'A Bullet From a Shooting Star'

The pylon, in front of the Canary Wharf skyline London Design Festival (Creative Commons)

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In an empty lot next to the O2 arena stands this peculiar sight. The upside-down pylon stands 35 metres tall and was originally installed as part of the London Design Festival in 2015. Its placement provides a perfect spot for those traveling by to ponder its existence—whether it be from the Docklands Light Railway, boat, cable car, or plane.

The sculpture, titled A Bullet From a Shooting Star, was created by Alex Chinneck, who has a penchant for turning the ordinary somewhat extraordinary. His other works include a slumping façade on a house in Margate, an upside-down building in Blackfriars, and postboxes that appear to have tied themselves in knots.

Know Before You Go

The sculpture can be found southwest of the O2 Arena.

From North Greenwich underground station, continue straight ahead from the escalators, across the pedestrian crossings at the bus station, you should be able to see the structure ahead to the right. Head toward the golf driving range, you will see it on the right.