Le Cri, l'Écrit, Bronze sculpture in Luxembourg Garden, Paris, France
Le Cri, l'Écrit is a bronze sculpture in the Luxembourg Garden that consists of three connected rings forming an interrupted chain. The bottom ring is partially buried in the ground, the middle one stands complete, and the top ring is deliberately split open as if broken apart.
The work was created in 2007 by French artist Fabrice Hyber and installed in the Luxembourg Garden. It was produced during a period when France was integrating the abolition of slavery in its colonies more prominently into public discourse.
The sculpture displays engraved text about slavery across its surfaces, directly confronting visitors with this brutal history. These written elements are integral to the artwork and invite deeper engagement with the subject.
The sculpture sits in a central area of the Luxembourg Garden and is easy to reach on foot since it sits along the main pathways. An informative plaque explains the work's meaning, so it is best to visit without time pressure to read everything at leisure.
The surface of the rings features red and green veins on white backgrounds, appearing like wounds and adding emotional depth to the abstract chain concept. This coloring makes the work immediately recognizable as you walk through the park.
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