Bouquet of Tulips, Contemporary sculpture at Jardins des Champs-Élysées, France
Bouquet of Tulips is a contemporary sculpture in the Jardins des Champs-Élysées made from eleven metal tulips held by a large hand. The work combines bronze, stainless steel, and aluminum in its construction and reaches approximately 41 feet (12 meters) tall.
The sculpture was created and installed in 2019 as a gift from artist Jeff Koons to Paris. It was conceived as a response to the terrorist attacks of 2015 and 2016, serving as a memorial for those affected.
The name draws from French artistic traditions, especially floral motifs used by Monet, Manet, and Picasso in their works. The sculpture expresses this artistic connection through its form and materials.
The artwork stands between the Petit Palais and Place de la Concorde in the 8th arrondissement, making it easy to locate. The site is accessible from multiple directions with good viewing points for photographs and observation.
One of the eleven tulips is intentionally absent from the arrangement and represents remembrance of those lost in the attacks. This purposeful gap gives the artwork a specific meaning that visitors often notice when viewing it from different angles.
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