Building Phases - Individuality - Artistic Decoration
Since the mid of the 1970s art played an important role in the development of La Défense. Today, there are more than 60 modern sculptures as well as many artistic constitutions. The artistic focus is located on the pedestrian area in front of La Grande Arche. It is not for nothing that Pletsch (142) defines La Défense as a "living museum of contemporary arts".
Many artists have contributed to the artistic decoration of La Défense, amongst others Alexander Calder, Piotr Kowalski, Miró and Aiko Miyawaki.
Furthermore, La Défense has one of the biggest cinemas in Europe, the Dome Imax with a screen of 1200 m² and the state ballet school.
The pictures on the bottom show different artistic sculptures from different artists with different intentions.
Many artists have contributed to the artistic decoration of La Défense, amongst others Alexander Calder, Piotr Kowalski, Miró and Aiko Miyawaki.
Furthermore, La Défense has one of the biggest cinemas in Europe, the Dome Imax with a screen of 1200 m² and the state ballet school.
The pictures on the bottom show different artistic sculptures from different artists with different intentions.
Calders Stabile
'Hans guck in die Luft'
C. Baldaccinis Le Pouce
Anonymus: "Hans guck in die Luft" (looking up to the big and impressive Grande Arche)
Calder: Stabile
Takis: Bassin de Takis (water area of 2600sq.m, 49 signal lamps blinking and moving, symbolize rest and movement)
View from the top of La Grande Arche: Artistic Decoration everywhere
View from the top of La Grande Arche
Takis` 'Water Games'
