Male/Female, Contemporary sculpture at Penn Station, Baltimore, US
Male/Female is a 15.5 meter (51 feet) tall stainless steel structure featuring two intersecting human silhouettes. The metallic form includes integrated LED lighting that illuminates the sculpture throughout the evening hours.
The sculpture was created in 2004 by Jonathan Borofsky after being commissioned by the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City. It was installed as part of the renovation work at Penn Station's plaza area.
The sculpture sparks conversations about how men and women are shown in public spaces, with changing viewpoints revealing different interpretations. People notice fresh meanings depending on where they stand around the artwork.
The sculpture is visible at any time of day, though evening hours provide the best view of the LED lighting effects. Morning and afternoon visits allow you to see the metal structure clearly against the sky.
Three smaller versions of this work exist at international locations in Japan, Germany, and the United States. These companion pieces range from 23 to 30 feet in height and demonstrate how the artist adapted the concept for different settings.
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