L'Ami de personne, Bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden, France
The 375-centimeter-tall bronze and steel sculpture presents a humanoid figure extending a hand toward a chair, creating an interactive installation in the garden.
Erik Dietman created this monumental statue between 1992 and 1998, which was officially installed in 2000 during a ceremony with the French Minister of Culture.
The sculpture encourages visitors to sit on the chair facing the figure, establishing a physical connection between the artwork and the public in the garden.
The original chair underwent replacement with a more durable design after vandalism, ensuring continued interaction between visitors and the sculpture throughout the year.
The figure bears two signatures from the artist Erik Dietman: one on its back and another on the side of the chair backrest.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1990s
Creator: Erik Dietman
Height: 375 cm
Width: 310 cm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Subject: humanoid, chair
Made from material: bronze, steel
Creator: Erik Dietman
GPS coordinates: 48.86411,2.32839
Latest update: November 9, 2025 10:46
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