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Meta, Monumental artwork at rue des Coquelicots, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France

Meta consists of a large concrete disk measuring 25 meters in diameter and 30 centimeters thick, mounted on twelve columns and covered with black granite.

Created in 1992 by artist Nissim Merkado, this installation became part of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines' urban development project, which began in the 1970s.

The artwork represents a meteorite impact giving birth to the Bièvre river, connecting local geography with astronomical phenomena through public art.

Located on rue des Coquelicots in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, the sculpture received regional heritage status recognition in September 2019.

The monumental disk structure stands on a secondary street, creating an unexpected artistic encounter for pedestrians exploring the urban landscape.

Location: Montigny-le-Bretonneux

Inception: 1992

Creator: Nissim Merkado

GPS coordinates: 48.78470,2.04060

Latest update: July 8, 2025 14:19

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