Le signal, Sculpture at MuMa Museum of Modern Art André Malraux, Le Havre, France
Le Signal is a geometric sculpture made of steel and concrete positioned in the outdoor space of the MuMa Museum. The work combines simple, repeating forms that create a strong spatial presence.
The work was created in 1961 by Henri-Georges Adam while Le Havre was rebuilding after wartime destruction. The sculpture was part of efforts to express a new cultural identity through modern art.
This work embodies an approach in French modern art that values clear forms and new materials for public spaces. This direction left a lasting mark on how art was displayed after the war.
The sculpture sits outdoors and can be viewed for free from outside, independent of museum hours. Visitors can explore the work from different angles and experience how it relates to the surrounding urban landscape.
The work shifts in appearance depending on the time of day, as changing light creates different shadows and reflections on the metal surfaces. This interplay of light and shadow was part of the artist's original intention.
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