Grön eld, Umeå, Glass sculpture at Järnvägstorget, Umeå, Sweden
The Grön eld sculpture features three intertwined glass pillars that narrow at their peaks, constructed from three thousand glass plates measuring nine millimeters thick.
Upon its inauguration in 1970, this nine-meter-tall glass creation by Vicke Lindstrand held the record for being the largest glass sculpture worldwide.
The sculpture functions as a central gathering point in front of Umeå Central Station, representing the integration of modern art into Swedish urban spaces.
The structure incorporates epoxy adhesive to connect its glass components, ensuring durability against the northern Swedish climate conditions throughout the seasons.
An assembly worker placed an image of Mao Zedong within one of the glass flames during the sculpture's construction, adding an unexpected element to its composition.
GPS coordinates: 63.82946,20.26642
Latest update: March 23, 2025 10:16
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