Marseille

The Marseille sculpture presents an abstract form resembling a vertical sail with grooves across its surface, mounted on a rectangular base along the Seine River.

Created in 1960 by French artist César Baldaccini, this bronze sculpture marks a period of transition towards abstract expressions in contemporary Parisian public art.

The sculpture stands among fifty other modern artworks in the open-air museum, representing the evolution of French sculptural art in the second half of the 20th century.

Located in the Tino-Rossi garden of the 5th arrondissement, visitors can access the sculpture throughout the year without admission fees through nearby metro stations.

The metallic surface of the sculpture changes appearance throughout the day as sunlight reflects off its textured bronze surface, creating different visual effects.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1960

Creator: César Baldaccini

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.84780,2.36080

Latest update: May 9, 2025 18:16