Emerging from the ground, the La bicyclette Sculpture in Parc de la Villette is more than just a contemporary artwork. It’s a conversation starter, a puzzle, and a tribute to France’s love affair with cycling. La bicyclette Sculpture isn’t whole. A pedal, part of a saddle, a bent front wheel, and half the handlebar with its bell are all that’s visible. The rest? Buried, left to your imagination. The artists, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, chose the bicycle for its cultural weight in France. From its 18th-century invention by a Frenchman to the Tour de France, the bicycle is ingrained in French identity. Oldenburg and van Bruggen understood the power of suggestion. A giant, complete bicycle might have been less impactful than this partially hidden form. La bicyclette Sculpture invites you to complete the picture in your mind. The bent wheel whispers stories of childhood spills and the inevitable wear and tear of life. Installed in 1990, La bicyclette Sculpture, coated in blue polyurethane enamel, is a quirky landmark in Parc de la Villette. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it piece, guaranteed to spark a reaction. It is made of steel, aluminum, and fiber-reinforced plastic. Find La bicyclette Sculpture near the Canal de l’Ourcq, nestled between the Prairie du Cercle Sud and the Prairie du Triangle, and decide for yourself.
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