The Hand, Beach sculpture at Playa Brava in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Five concrete and plastic fingers emerge from the sand, reaching upward to form a monumental hand measuring 25 meters in length and 11 meters in height.
Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal completed this sculpture in February 1982 during the first International Meeting of Modern Sculpture in the Open Air.
The sculpture represents the interaction between humans and ocean, serving as a warning signal about the strong waves at nearby La Barra beach.
Located near the bus station at Parada 1, the sculpture remains accessible throughout the day and night for visitors to explore and photograph.
The reinforced structure combines steel bars, metal mesh, and degradation-resistant materials, maintaining its original condition since installation in 1982.
Location: Maldonado Department
Inception: 1981
Creator: Mario Irarrázabal
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: -34.95789,-54.93729
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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