The Abduction of Europa, Modern sculpture in Square of Europe, Moscow, Russia.
The metallic structure forms a bull shape with a female figure design made from nickel, chromium, and titanium tubes.
Belgian artist Olivier Strebelle created this work in 2002 as a symbol of partnership between Russia and the European Community.
The sculpture represents the Greek myth where Zeus transformed into a bull to carry Europa across the Mediterranean Sea.
Located at coordinates 55.743182, 37.569283, the sculpture stands in the Dorogomilovo District of Moscow's Western Administrative area.
Water features and strategic lighting reveal the silhouette of Europa within the metal framework of the bull's structure.
Location: Moscow
Location: Dorogomilovo District
Location: Western Administrative Okrug
Inception: 2002
Creator: Olivier Strebelle
Made from material: nickel, chromium, titanium
GPS coordinates: 55.74318,37.56928
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:37
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