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A semi-abstract pair of open arms sitting on top of a tall pillar, symbolising friendship.
Title

Both Arms

Date

2000

Medium

bronze

Accession number

LS1_PF_S001

Acquisition method

commissioned by Leeds City Council

Work type

Statue

Owner

Leeds City Countil

Custodian

Leeds City Council

Unveiling date

December 2000

Access

at all times

Inscription description

blue plaque: KENNETH ARMITAGE CBE / Sculptor / Born in Roundhay, he attended Leeds College of Art / and the Slade School of Fine Art, London. / International recognition followed his selection / for the 1952 Venice Biennale. / 'Both Arms', 2000, Bronze, was inaugurated / by Nelson Mandela in 2001. / 1916-2002.

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Located at

Millennium Square, Leeds

LS1 1UR

Sited in the Mandela Gardens at the south end of the square.