“Pessi Aman…such an interesting name” you might think. It actually means “peaceful feet” in the local dialect. This name perfectly captures the essence of this artwork. Pessi Aman, right here in Nice, invites you to slow down and appreciate the beauty around you. Standing before Pessi Aman, you’ll notice bronze footprints embedded in the ground. These footprints belong to none other than the artist himself, Sacha Sosno. Sosno was known for his unique style, often removing squares or “zones of nothingness” from his work. This artwork is no different. It encourages you to contemplate the absence and the present, the seen and the unseen.
Monument à la reine Victoria Statue
A wave of floral scents. A gentle breeze rustles through nearby trees. We stand before the Monument à la reine