Vault, Public sculpture at Southbank, Melbourne, Australia
The yellow metal sculpture consists of large polygonal sheets of prefabricated steel assembled to create dynamic geometric shapes in an abstract formation.
The Melbourne City Council commissioned the sculpture in 1978 for $70,000, but removed it from City Square just three months after installation in 1980.
The sculpture generated intense public discussions about modern art in public spaces, leading to numerous protests and debates within the Melbourne community.
The artwork stands at 6.15 meters high, 11.84 meters wide, and 10.03 meters deep outside the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Southbank.
The steel workers who constructed the piece initially called it Steelhenge before sculptor Ron Robertson-Swann officially named it Vault in September 1980.
GPS coordinates: -37.82607,144.96774
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:20
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