Results tagged “icon”

Perhaps it is too early to tell what kind of icon - if any - the Orbit will make for East London.

Maybe its epic scale will be the making of the complex structure. Perhaps its size will be its undoing, appearing like an gauche paperweight inflated, by cash and ego, beyond reason.

BOOK
The Invention Of Air, by Steven Johnson
Penguin, £9.99
3/5

IN A NUTSHELL
Steven Johnson examines the life of Enlightenment genius Joseph Priestley, an unassuming man with a vast impact.

Michael Jackson is commemorated at the venue where he was to make his return to the stage and for fans it will be the closest they can now hope to get to the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson: The Exhibition opens at The O2 Bubble on Wednesday, featuring over 250 artefacts from Jackson's life and career.