David Worthington Installs Large Travertine Benches in London's Financial District
Sculptor David Worthington has completed an installation of four substantial stone benches at 20 Gresham Street in London. Created over two years in collaboration with John Robertson Architects, Marble Projects, and Bill Amberg Studio, the functional artworks are made from Tuscan travertine, with some pieces reaching five meters in length. The project, situated near St. Paul's Cathedral, aims to blend public art with architectural design, transforming a corporate entrance into a gallery-like space. Worthington cites inspiration from natural forms and modernist sculpture. The benches represent a new product line for the artist, with plans to showcase them at an international stone fair in Verona in September 2026.
Key facts
- Sculptor David Worthington created four travertine benches for 20 Gresham Street in London.
- The benches, up to five meters long and weighing 2.5 tons, are made from stone sourced in Tuscany.
- The project involved collaboration with John Robertson Architects, Marble Projects, and Bill Amberg Studio.
- The installation is part of a refurbishment aiming to create a gallery-like reception area.
- Worthington plans to exhibit the bench designs at the Marmo+Mac stone fair in Verona in September 2026.
Entities
Artists
- David Worthington
- Barbara Hepworth
- Isamu Noguchi
- Kevin Francis Grey
- Kevin Francis Gray
Institutions
- John Robertson Architects
- Marble Projects
- Bill Amberg Studio
- International Stone Fair Marmo+Mac
- Royal British Society of Sculptors
- Tate Modern
Locations
- London
- City of London
- 20 Gresham Street
- Pietrasanta
- Tuscany
- Rapolano Terme
- Verona
- Carrara