David i Goliat, Steel sculpture in Vila Olimpica, Spain
The 18-meter tall steel structure features a large rectangular mask supported by three twisted legs in front of Plaça dels Voluntaris.
Antoni Llena created this monument in 1992 for the Barcelona Olympic Games, marking the transformation of the former Somorrostro neighborhood.
The steel mask represents sheets moving in the wind, recalling memories of the displaced residents from the previous Somorrostro shanty town.
Visitors can reach the sculpture by taking the yellow line L4 metro to Ciutadella Vila Olimpica station and walking to Parc de les Cascades.
Engineers from Principia Recherche Developement provided solutions to prevent wind interference affecting the stability of the giant mask structure.
Location: Ciutat Vella
Location: Barcelona
Inception: January 1, 1992
Creator: Antoni Llena
Creator: Antoni Llena
Website: http://Category:David i Goliat (Antoni Llena)
GPS coordinates: 41.38725,2.19547
Latest update: October 23, 2025 10:40
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