The Roller Skater, Bronze sculpture in 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France
The Roller Skater is a bronze sculpture near Place Louis Pradel that uses flowing metallic forms and dynamic lines to show a figure in motion. The work uses industrial materials to convey speed and the flow of movement.
The French artist César Baldaccini created the work in 1989 and the installation was completed in 1992. It emerged during a period when artists were increasingly shaping public spaces.
The figure shows how everyday activities like roller skating have found a place in modern art. It reflects how urban leisure has changed in French cities.
You will find the sculpture near Place Louis Pradel, not far from the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. The location is easy to reach on foot and sits in a central area of the city.
Baldaccini was known for integrating used objects and industrial waste materials into his artworks, which makes this sculpture particularly distinctive. His approach transformed everyday materials into powerful artistic statements.
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