Represented Gallery artist Bernar Venet has unveiled a monumental sculpture at the Olympic Aquatic Center in Saint-Denis, Northern Paris, ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
The Corten steel sculpture, titled Convergence: 54.5° Arc x 14 (2024), is the only monumental work created for the 2024 Olympics and stands 18 meters (60 feet) tall, weighing approximately 40 tons. It features 14 vertical arcs and is intended to represent the Olympic Flame. “The work will leave us with a lasting memory of this very great moment of pride,” said Mathieu Hanotin, mayor of Saint-Denis, who led the ceremony alongside Métropole du Grand Paris president Patrick Ollier. “The Games undeniably shine a spotlight on the city of Saint-Denis, awakening a sense of belonging and pride in our residents. This monumental work very well symbolizes this magnificent feeling,” he added.
On 26th July, the Olympic torch relay will pass the Basilica of Saint-Denis in Northern Paris, as well as Venet’s sculpture. It is set to reach the banks of the Seine for the grand opening ceremony that evening.
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Gow Langsford has represented Venet since 2006.
