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The Sioufi Garden Project
Marwan Rechmaoui
This permanent public sculpture in Sioufi Public Garden seeks not to communicate a set of historical accounts, but rather responds to the context of the park itself. Rechmaoui, explains: “The piece is a simple sphere, but the choice came from its friendly shape and playful aspect, which is appropriate for a park that will receive children. It was also inspired by the sloped ground and vegetation curves of the site.” He goes on to describe the reaction of the younger audience: “delighted since children are attracted to the spherical shape, associating it with a regular play ball.”
Date: | 1997 |
Location: | Sioufi Garden |
Medium: | Sculpture |
Material: | N/A |
Section: | Contemporary |
Duration: | Permanent |
Tags: | Site-specific intervention Public sculpture |
Framework: | Sioufi Garden Project |
Authorizations: | The Municipality of Beirut |
Commissioner: | Ashkal Alwan, the Municipality of Beirut |