Building Bridges, Contemporary sculpture at Arsenale, Venice, Italy
Building Bridges consists of six pairs of monumental hands rising from the water, each representing different aspects of human connection and solidarity.
The sculpture was unveiled in May 2019 as part of a broader artistic initiative to promote dialogue about social connections in modern society.
Lorenzo Quinn's installation reflects Venice's role as a center for contemporary art while addressing universal themes of human relationships and mutual support.
Visitors can view this large-scale outdoor installation between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM from Monday through Friday at the Arsenale location.
The structure spans over 56 meters in depth and reaches 11 meters in height, with each hand section crafted from expanded polystyrene and protected by polyurea coating.
Location: Venezia
Creator: Lorenzo Quinn
Creator: Lorenzo Quinn
Address: Calle Seconda de la Fava, 2737F, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 45.43711,12.35924
Latest update: April 17, 2025 10:56
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