Habitat. His first Permanent U.S. Public Sculpture Unveiled At Anchorage Museum
'Habitat' is created from 57 stainless steel boxes stacked to depict a seated person with its arms crossed over its knees, stands 24 feet tall and weighs 37,000 pounds. Antony Gormley's first-ever permanent, U.S. public art commission has been unveiled at the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska. Standing 24 feet tall and weighing 37,000 pounds, Habitat was commissioned in honor of the Anchorage Museum's expansion, designed by celebrated British architect David Chipperfield. Gormley's Habitat, funded by the Municipality of Anchorage's 1 Percent for Art Program, has been permanently installed on the outdoor promenade at the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.