Un dimanche à Nice, Metal sculpture at Port Lympia, Nice, France
Un dimanche à Nice is an aluminum sculpture at Port Lympia that presents large three-dimensional letters as a unified composition. The metalwork stands approximately 280 centimeters tall, shaped to display text that draws from local experiences and perspectives.
This artwork was installed in 2019 at Place Guynemer as part of a city effort to bring contemporary pieces into public spaces. The project reflected Nice's commitment to integrating modern art into daily urban life.
The work combines letters and space to express ideas about memory and identity in an urban setting. Passersby often pause to read the words and reflect on what they mean for their own experiences.
The sculpture sits right along the waterfront, making it easy to find while exploring the port area on foot. You can visit at any time of day, though morning and sunset hours create different lighting effects on the metalwork.
The piece contains fine engravings that transform text into three-dimensional form, revealing details that shift as light changes throughout the day. These carved elements add a tactile quality that becomes more apparent when you move around the sculpture.
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