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Jean Dubuffet’s La Chiffonnière sculpture, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco, is an extraordinary example of public art that captures the city’s eclectic energy. Part of Dubuffet's renowned Hourloupe series, this abstract sculpture was created in 1972 and stands as a striking monument to the artist’s fascination with texture, spontaneity, and playful forms. The towering piece, crafted from painted fiberglass and resin, features bold, irregular shapes that almost seem to defy the traditional rules of balance and form.

Dubuffet, a French painter and sculptor, was a central figure in the post-war avant-garde movement. His works often embraced a rejection of classical aesthetics in favor of raw, expressive designs. La Chiffonnière—meaning “the rag-picker”—perfectly embodies Dubuffet’s ethos, drawing inspiration from discarded materials and transforming them into something dynamic and thought-provoking.

This striking sculpture is located near the Financial District of San Francisco, where its abstract and whimsical design creates a fascinating contrast against the sleek, modern architecture of the surrounding buildings. As day turns into night, the lighting enhances its shimmering metallic hues, making it an even more captivating sight under the city’s glow.

For those interested in public art, La Chiffonnière offers a perfect example of how sculpture can enliven and reshape urban spaces. It’s not just a piece of art but a conversation starter, challenging viewers to engage with its playful forms and reconsider the boundaries of modern sculpture.

The Vaillancourt Fountain, also known as "Quebec Libre!," is one of San Francisco’s most controversial and intriguing public art pieces, located in Justin Herman Plaza at the Embarcadero. Designed by Armand Vaillancourt in 1971, the massive, raw concrete fountain is a bold example of Brutalist architecture, standing in stark contrast to the waterfront’s more polished and modern surroundings. Its jagged, geometric blocks of cement rise into the air, creating a visual puzzle that draws you in for a closer look.

At night, the fountain takes on a new character. The harsh edges of the concrete blocks soften under the glow of the plaza’s lights, casting long shadows that emphasize the structure’s abstract forms. Originally designed to have water flowing through it, the fountain was intended to evoke nature’s raw power, with water cascading through its maze-like structure. However, it’s the interplay of light and shadow after dark that makes Vaillancourt Fountain a must-see for those exploring San Francisco at night.

Vaillancourt created this piece as a statement of artistic freedom, and its controversial nature—some have loved it, others have called for its removal—only enhances its mystique. Over the years, it has become a symbol of San Francisco's rebellious and avant-garde spirit, standing defiantly amid its critics. Whether you’re an admirer of Brutalism or not, the Vaillancourt Fountain continues to captivate as a piece of art that refuses to fade into the background.

Outside a historic building in Warsaw stands this striking statue of a professor, a tribute to knowledge, wisdom, and the intellectual spirit that thrives in this vibrant city.

This image showcases a multicolored human-shaped sculpture framed within a rectangular structure. The sculpture is composed of a dark, textured material with vibrant patches of color distributed throughout its body, giving it a modern and abstract aesthetic. The setting is an outdoor public space, with rows of flag poles visible in the background, suggesting it may be located in a park or exhibition area.

This intriguing contemporary sculpture, set amidst a lush park in Barcelona, captures attention with its abstract yet organic form. Surrounded by tall cypress trees and greenery, it stands as a striking modern art piece, inviting visitors to explore its unique shape and texture. The sculpture adds an artistic touch to the peaceful ambiance of the park.

In the heart of London, under the glow of a luminous moon, Sah stands beside a whimsical statue that seems to be the playful cousin of Paddington Bear. Decked out in a vivid blue coat and hat, the character appears caught in a moment of surprise, gazing up at the night sky. The scene, set against a backdrop of classical architecture bathed in the surreal light of the midnight hour, evokes a sense of enchantment. This image captures more than just a figure; it embodies the joy and imagination that city art installations bring to the urban landscape, igniting wonder in the hearts of both the young and the young at heart.

In the heart of London, under the glow of a luminous moon, Sah stands beside a whimsical statue that seems to be the playful cousin of Paddington Bear. Decked out in a vivid blue coat and hat, the character appears caught in a moment of surprise, gazing up at the night sky. The scene, set against a backdrop of classical architecture bathed in the surreal light of the midnight hour, evokes a sense of enchantment. This image captures more than just a figure; it embodies the joy and imagination that city art installations bring to the urban landscape, igniting wonder in the hearts of both the young and the young at heart.

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Khadine - bronze sculpture by Bruno Catalano,on the banks of the Thames a few meters from the Tate Britain, ..

Auf dem Stadttorplatz in Zons vor dem Rheinturm, dem Zollhaus und der Kapelle kann man
auf den Fingerkuppen durch die Straßen spazieren, die Anordnung der Plätze und Gassen zu ertasten, die Größenunterschiede zwischen Häusern und Kirchen zu erkennen, Architektur und Stadtgeschichte erfahren. Das Blindenstadtmodell steht auf dem Rheintorplatz. Der Maßstab beträgt 1:400 und hat eine Größe von 118 x 90 cm.

On the Stadttorplatz in Zons in front of the Rheinturm, the customs house and the chapel you can
walk through the streets on your fingertips, feel the arrangement of the squares and alleys, recognize the differences in size between houses and churches, experience architecture and the history of the city. The blind city model is on the Rheintorplatz. The scale is 1:400 and has a size of 118 x 90 cm.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.

This located at the Parnell Bridge in Cork City and in the past I have had difficult photographing this sculpture because of low-level anti-social behaviour.


Sadly the artist dies in January 2015.

Born in London to Irish parents in 1940, he studied at the Carlisle College of Art and Royal Academy Schools in London where he was awarded three Landseer Prizes and three Silver Medals for Sculpture. He exhibited and taught widely in England, where he carried out numerous portrait commissions. After moving to Co. Cork in 1971, he had solo exhibitions in 1978, 1979 and 1980 featuring his work in marble, wood and bronze in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast respectively. He was elected a member of Aosdána in 1982. During the 80s and 90s he held the position of Head of Sculpture at the Crawford College of Art and Design. His work titled ‘City', hewn from Kilkenny Limestone and commissioned for the Cork 800 Sculpture Symposium in 1985 is permanently sited adjacent to Parnell Bridge on the South Mall.