Le Chat Sculpture

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk down a famous Parisian street, bumping into a bronze version of your favorite cartoon character? This is what it’s like to wander down the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Scattered along the famous avenue are 20 bronze sculptures of Le Chat, a beloved cartoon cat created by Belgian artist Philippe Geluck. These sculptures, each standing two meters tall, capture different moments in Le Chat’s life and are a playful reminder of the artist’s work. Each one is a quirky work of art. One of the sculptures shows Le Chat as Atlas, carrying a globe full of plastic waste on his back. Perhaps it is a comment on the state of the world, but it’s also a humorous twist on a classic mythological character. Le Chat also appears as a weightlifter, a flute player, and even as Saint Sebastian, riddled with arrows. These sculptures, a temporary installation commissioned by the City of Paris, will be a permanent reminder of the humor and thoughtfulness of Philippe Geluck’s work after their tour across Europe. This exhibition is definitely a reminder that art can be found just about anywhere, even on one of Paris’ most famous avenues!