Man, Three Disks

Man, Three Disks is a stainless steel sculpture in Parc Jean-Drapeau featuring three large horizontal disks supported by multiple curved legs resting on six slender posts. The entire structure displays a clean, mathematical design constructed entirely from exposed metal.

Alexander Calder created this work for the Montreal Expo in 1967 as part of the International Nickel Company's pavilion. It remained at the park location after the exhibition closed and became a permanent public sculpture.

The work demonstrates how artists of its era used raw industrial materials to create forms meant for everyone to experience. Walking around it, you notice how the three disks seem to float and interact with the surrounding parkland.

The sculpture sits in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène and is easily accessible by public transport or a short walk from the bridge. You can view it from ground level on a flat platform surrounding its base, allowing you to see all angles of the form.

Unlike many of Calder's other works, this sculpture was intentionally left unpainted to preserve the raw stainless steel surface. This choice gives it a more industrial appearance compared to the artist's colorful pieces elsewhere.

Inception: 1967

Creator: Alexander Calder

Website: https://artpublic.ville.montreal.qc.ca/oeuvre/trois-disques

GPS coordinates: 45.51062,-73.53677

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43