IFO (Bird Cage)

Beautiful place summer time is best with the swing though the seat gets wet.

A wonderful multicoloured light sculpture in the heart of Kings Cross - adds a light hearted fun vibe to the built environment. The swing (fixed into the inner structure) is always busy with all generations & walks of life having a good old oscillate - and we usually jump in when we get a chance. Things like this help refresh the soul of London :)

Nice and open with great nearby toilet

A giant birdcage in Battle Bridge Place.
This IFO (Identified Flying Object) is Jacques Rival’s
spectacular installation. Standing at 9m high and
magnificently lit in neon, it invites visitors to walk
through its bars and enjoy the swing that’s in its
centre.
This unusual object is a permanent piece in the King’s Cross area.
The IFO Birdcage was originally designed to be lift
up thanks to the crane in the giant building site, and become a monumental luminary above King’s Cross.
This project, commissioned by Stephanie Delcroix
and Michael Pinsky was to be a nomad installation in King’s cross, connected to the parts of the construction site of the new urban area.
Designed to be a scenographic installation for an
urban playing field but also a true light installation
expressing an urban message, it finally found its place at the crossroads of the two stations.
This new settlement of IFO between the two stations gives all its meaning to the Relay program conceived by the two curators, Stéphanie and Michael,
It is like a gear rocking in rhythm with the movement of the swing and the rainbow.

A nice little functioning piece of art. There’s a swing inside that anyone can use. For best photos visit at night when it’s all lit up like a rainbow.

Very interesting and modern place

Nice place to drink your coffee and relax after walk for London, nice final day :)

Beautiful multi lighted cage catches ur heart easily. On top of that there’s a swing inside it for having fun. Best place for hanging out in summer. Just out of 2 London main stations King cross & St Pancras.