Puppy, Steel and flower sculpture at Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain
The 12-meter-tall terrier-shaped structure consists of stainless steel covered with 38,000 flowering plants maintained through an internal irrigation system.
American artist Jeff Koons created this sculpture in 1992, and it was permanently installed at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in October 1997.
The sculpture combines elements of traditional European garden design with contemporary art techniques, representing a bridge between classical and modern artistic expressions.
The flowering plants covering the structure receive replacements twice yearly, following seasonal changes and maintaining the sculpture's appearance throughout the year.
In 2021, the museum implemented a crowdfunding campaign to renovate the irrigation system, leading to new moisture sensors for improved plant maintenance.
Location: Bilbao
Inception: 1992
Creator: Jeff Koons
Length: 9.1 m
Made from material: stainless steel
GPS coordinates: 43.26769,-2.93449
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:10
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