The Scallop

Aldeburgh, United Kingdom

is a 2003 stainless-steel sculpture by Maggi Hambling commemorating Benjamin Britten, who lived in Aldeburgh from 1947 until his death in 1976. The four-metre-tall piece is made of two interlocking broken scallop shells. It is meant to be enjoyed both visually and tactilely, and people are encouraged to sit on it and watch the sea.