Les Anneaux, Installation artwork on Quai des Antilles, île de Nantes, France
Eighteen steel rings, each measuring four meters in diameter, form a linear sequence along the Loire River, illuminated by color-changing LED lights at night.
The installation marks a significant milestone in the 2007 transformation of the former shipyards, connecting to the maritime heritage of the Nantes docks.
Created by Daniel Buren and Patrick Bouchain, the rings incorporate characteristic vertical stripes that have defined Buren's artistic expression since 1965.
The rings are accessible through multiple transportation options, including the Navibus river service that connects both banks of the Loire River.
Each ring functions as a frame for viewing the river landscape, while the LED illumination system alternates between red, blue, and green colors.
Location: Nantes
Inception: 2007
Creator: Daniel Buren, Patrick Bouchain
Made from material: steel, light-emitting diode
Website: http://estuaire.info
GPS coordinates: 47.20276,-1.57240
Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07
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