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Broken Column

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Broken Column, Concrete and marble sculpture near A72 motorway, France

The Broken Column rises along the aire des Suchères rest area, presenting a vertical structure made of reinforced concrete with marble elements.

Artists Anne and Patrick Poirier designed and installed this monumental sculpture in 1984 as part of France's commitment to public art installations.

The structure stands as an example of French roadside art installations that transform transportation corridors into open-air galleries for travelers.

Motorists can access the sculpture directly from the A72 autoroute by stopping at the aire des Suchères rest area near Chabreloche.

The combination of concrete and marble in the column creates a visual dialogue between industrial and classical materials in contemporary sculpture.

Location: Chabreloche

Inception: 1984

Creator: Anne and Patrick Poirier

Made from material: reinforced concrete, marble

GPS coordinates: 45.85540,3.72510

Latest update: May 2, 2025 04:52

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