STRAVINSKY FOUNTAIN - PARIS
Left: L’Amour (les lèvres)
Right : L’Oiseau de Feu
I will be going on a trip to Paris again pretty soon. I have organized an excursion to my favourite European capital. Going there with about 40 people.
I simply love this city. Especially enjoy the great variety of architecture!
Among my favourite locations is the Centre Pompidou. Right next to this magnificent building is "La Fontaine Stravinsky". Another masterpiece!
The Stravinsky Fountain is a charming work of art among the numerous traditional fountains in Paris. It was created in 1982-1983 by Catharine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle (better known as Niki Saint Phalle) (1930-2002) and Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) in homage to Igor Stravinsky's ballet "Le Sacre du Printemps."
This magical ensemble of 16 mobile gargoyle is on the Place Stravinsky next to the famous Centre Pompidou. Inspired by the composer's music, its quirky, kinetic, and colourful sculptures playfully squirt water in various directions.
Dimensions : 1650 cm x 35 cm x 3600 cm
Material : Aluminum, Steel, Engine, Reinforced with fiberglass polyester
posted by HK at 11:46 PM
1 Comments:
hello hk!
i just happened across your blog randomly as i was finishing up work on mine for the night. sychronicity is an interesting phenomena! i worked for many years with niki as a studio assistant and seeing your entry on the stravinsky fountain compelled me to leave a greeting in your comments!
the best to you and yours!
11:23 AM
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