L'Ami de personne, Bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden, France
L'Ami de personne is a monumental bronze and steel sculpture depicting a humanoid figure with an outstretched hand offering a chair to visitors. Standing 375 cm tall, the work functions as an interactive installation within the garden setting.
Artist Erik Dietman created the sculpture between 1992 and 1998, with its official installation in the garden occurring in 2000. The work became part of the Tuileries' collection during a significant moment in contemporary public art.
The work explores themes of friendship and connection through the gesture of an outstretched hand offering a seat. Visitors can sit on the chair and experience a direct encounter with the bronze figure.
The sculpture is located in the open garden and remains accessible throughout the year, with the chair designed for visitor interaction. It is best viewed from different angles to fully appreciate the figure's proportions and gestures.
The artist left two signatures on the work: one on the back of the figure and another on the chair's backrest. This dual marking reflects the importance Dietman placed on both elements of the composition.
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