Urà, Bronze sculpture in Gothic Quarter, Spain.
Urà is a bronze sculpture by Pablo Gargallo that stands out through its geometric shapes and balanced proportions. The work uses metalwork to combine flat surfaces and curved elements into a three-dimensional composition.
The sculpture was created in 1933 during a period of artistic renewal in Barcelona. It emerged between the World Wars and the Spanish Civil War, a time when modern art forms were transforming public spaces.
The sculpture brings modern artistic thinking into the narrow medieval alleys and tight spaces of this historic quarter. It stands out through its contemporary shapes and approach, creating a dialogue between old and new surroundings.
The sculpture sits in an open space at an intersection of narrow streets and is easy to reach from Jaume I metro station on Line 4. The location is central to the quarter, making it simple to find while walking around.
Gargallo developed a personal technique with this work that created more abstract forms than many of his contemporaries. The mix of flat and curved metal surfaces was unusual for public art at that time in this way.
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