Éloge de la transgression, Contemporary statue in Place du Bouffay, Nantes, France.
Eloge de la transgression is a bronze sculpture showing a young figure in the act of climbing down from a pedestal, capturing this movement in dynamic form. The figure has lifelike proportions and rests on a base that anchors the work securely in Place du Bouffay.
Philippe Ramette created this sculpture in 2018 as part of Le Voyage à Nantes, a program that placed artistic works across the city. The piece arrived during a period when Nantes was actively reshaping its cultural identity through public art.
The statue shows a young figure actively climbing down from the pedestal in a way that feels like an everyday action in public space. This unexpected movement invites visitors to reconsider how they look at monuments and their place in the city.
The sculpture sits in the heart of Nantes and is freely accessible daily without entrance fees or time restrictions. The plaza provides enough space to view the work from different angles and perspectives.
The soles of the figure's feet have holes drilled with precision that align exactly with the mounting points on the pedestal. These technical details are visible up close and reveal the careful craftsmanship behind the piece.
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