Man, Three Disks, Monumental sculpture in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, Canada
The stainless steel sculpture rises 65 feet high with three disks supported by multiple arched legs on six slender posts throughout the structure.
International Nickel Company commissioned this sculpture for the Montreal Expo 67, where it stood as a centerpiece of the international exhibition.
The sculpture reflects the industrial progress of the 1960s through its raw metal construction and mathematical precision in public spaces.
Visitors access the sculpture through Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène, where it stands on a designated viewing platform since 1991.
The structure remains unpainted at the request of its commissioner, making it distinct from other Calder sculptures that typically feature bright colors.
Inception: 1967
Creator: Alexander Calder
Website: https://artpublic.ville.montreal.qc.ca/oeuvre/trois-disques
GPS coordinates: 45.51062,-73.53677
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:36
The Expo 67 left multiple structures in Montreal. The Biosphere, the Habitat 67 residential complex and the Casino in the former Quebec Pavilion demonstrate the World Fair's influence on the city's architecture. The La Ronde amusement park and Alexander Calder's Three Disks art installation remain as preserved elements of this international exhibition.
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