La Bicyclette ensevelie, Monumental sculpture in Parc de la Villette, Paris, France.
Different parts of a bicycle, including a pedal, saddle, front wheel, and handlebar with bell, emerge from the ground at large scale.
Created in 1990 by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen as part of the cultural development initiative during François Mitterrand's presidency.
The sculpture references the importance of cycling in French society through a fragmentary representation that invites viewers to complete the image mentally.
The artwork can be reached by taking Metro lines 5 or 7 to Porte de Pantin, Corentin Cariou, or Porte de la Villette stations.
Constructed from steel, aluminum, and fiber-reinforced plastic, the sculpture features a distinctive blue polyurethane enamel coating that marks its presence.
Location: 19th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: November 1990
Creator: Claes Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen
Made from material: steel, aluminium, fibre-reinforced plastic, enamel paint, polyurethane
GPS coordinates: 48.89329,2.39199
Latest update: May 24, 2025 14:22
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