LONDON PADDINGTON CLOCK | LONDON HIDDEN GEMS

Did you know there’s a clock in London that looks like a man is working inside it 24/7? It’s actually the **Real Time Clock** by Maarten Baas, a contemporary art installation rather than a real person inside the clock. Address: 50 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2 6LG About it: * Created by Dutch designer Maarten Baas as part of his “Real Time” series * The clock uses a filmed performance of a man manually drawing the hands * Each minute is recorded and synchronised to actual time * The footage plays continuously, creating the illusion of someone working inside the clock all day * Installed outside a modern office building near Paddington Station, blending public art with everyday city life It’s a well-known example of modern time-based art that plays with perception and routine in an urban setting. LONDON PADDINGTON CLOCK | LONDON HIDDEN GEMS