But public art has always been a target for vandalism, especially the popular animal statues that many cities have commissioned over the last several years.

The power station was commissioned over the period 1956-1962.

To the society's credit, the number of works it has commissioned and performed over the years is approaching 150.

New music is central to the choir's activities, and since 2000 has commissioned over 20 works from British composers.

The eight boats were commissioned over a 12-month period between February 1944 and 17 January 1945 .

Xnergy has engineered, installed, and/or commissioned over 70 megawatts of alternative energy projects.

He has also been active in promoting contemporary music, having commissioned 140 works, on his own and in partnerships, over the last 15 years.

His unique art creations are commissioned by companies, charities, individuals, museums and galleries all over the world.

In all, he compiled 1,298 anthologies and commissioned over 8,200 original short stories.

Another 64 nuclear power reactors are expected to be commissioned over the next six years.