A spiralling sculpture designed by Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor has been chosen as the monument to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games. The 115m tall piece, named the ArcelorMittal Orbit, will be placed in the Olympic Park and will be 22m higher than New York's Statue of Liberty. The £19.1m design incorporates the 5 Olympic rings and will offer visitors panoramic views of London. The design was unveiled yesterday in London. "I am deeply honoured to be invited to undertake this challenging commission," Kapoor said. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said: ''Long after the Games are over, our aim is to have a stunning spectacle in east London that will be recognized around the world".
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