Obélisque oblique
The sharp angles of this obelisk point in different directions and testify to the fate of modern man as he is pulled from all sides. The material’s arrangement reveals the forces and tensions present. The polished steel, the angles of the central cone and the placement of the steel sheets create a play with volume by reflecting light.
Municipal public art collection
Title
Obélisque oblique (Oblique Obelisk)
Artist
Henri-Georges Adam (1904-1967)
Materials
Stainless steel
Completed
1962
Installed
French Pavilion at the ’67 World Exhibition site
Acquisition
Gift from France
Location
Parc Jean-Drapeau, île Notre-Dame
Ville-Marie borough
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