What is a totem pole doing in the heart of Paris? You might be surprised to find this unexpected art piece right here in the City of Lights. This is the Totem Sculpture, a bronze creation by the artist Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Its full name is even more intriguing: Totem “Giga la vie” premier monument aux vivants, which translates to “Totem ‘Giga Life’ first monument to the living.” Unlike traditional totem poles that often depict ancestral figures and stories, this totem celebrates life itself. While it may not have centuries of history behind it, the Totem Sculpture is a testament to Paris’s dynamic art scene, always evolving and embracing the contemporary.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.