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Death Counter
Santiago Serra
1 January 2009 – 31 December 2009

Death Counter launched at midnight,
New Year's Eve 2008, on the facade of Hiscox UK headquarters, London. The giant LED documents the annual number of human deaths worldwide from any cause, over the course of one year, starting from zero on New Year's Eve.

Photo: Adrian Brooks

'I would suggest that you look at any work with an open mind and see if
it satisfies you in some way. If it doesn’t, fine. Some of them will grow on
you after a while, some won’t.'
Robert Hiscox
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February 2003 heralded the launch of Hiscox Art Projects with the opening of a new public exhibition of contemporary art in the heart of London.

Hiscox's aim is to make exciting contemporary collections and exhibitions readily accessible to those living and working in the City, as well as the wider art community.

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