Sculpture Cambridge University Charles Jencks DNA Double Helix 2005 Aluminium Clare College, Memorial Court

Sculpture Cambridge University

 

Charles Jencks

DNA Double Helix 2005

Aluminium

Clare College, Memorial Court. Visible from Queen’s Road. This sculpture was donated
by Nobel Laureate Jim Watson to commemorate his discovery, together with Francis Crick, of the structure of DNA. Porters’ Lodge: 01223 333200.
Charles Jencks (b 1939) trained in architecture and has made several versions of this Double Helix sculpture. These are sited in different locations in UK and US including Kew Gardens. He is also well known as a writer and broadcaster and also as the designer of unusual innovative gardens including The Garden of Cosmic Speculation near Dumfries.
www.charlesjencks.com

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