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Topolski Century

Painted between 1975 and 1989, Topolski Century is a unique, monumental work of a Polish artist Feliks Topolski (1907-1989) that presents a remarkable record of the key events and the iconic figures of the 20th century such as Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Pablo Picasso and Coco Chanel. 600 feet long and 20 feet high, Topolski Century is the artist’s eye witness testimony to the era that shaped our lives. It is global in its scope and is Topolski’s legacy to future generations.

Address: Concert Hall Approach, 150-152 Hungerford Arches
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Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-7PM, Sun noon-6PM
Price: £2 (£1 concession)
Website: topolskicentury.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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