The Flying Frenchman, Bronze sculpture at Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, China.
The bronze sculpture stands 4.8 meters tall and stretches 8.4 meters in length, showing a figure surrounded by large wing forms. It sits on the waterfront near the Clock Tower and becomes part of the landscape visitors encounter there.
The Cartier Foundation donated this sculpture to Hong Kong in 1992 under the original title The Freedom Fighter. The work later received its current name, The Flying Frenchman.
French sculptor César Baldaccini created this work to express movement and protection through form. The winged figure dominates the waterfront and draws attention from people walking past throughout the day.
You can find the sculpture on the waterfront near the Clock Tower, accessible through the MTR station at Tsim Sha Tsui. The location is open to visitors and offers views of the harbor and surrounding area.
The artwork incorporates a gun nozzle within the wing structure, creating an unexpected link between warfare and protection. This detail often surprises visitors who notice a deeper meaning in the piece upon closer inspection.
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