Public Art in Paris #7

In Paris, art is everywhere--in museums, in galleries, in public places.  

Like Florence, Paris has a lot of public art.  Wherever we ramble in Paris, we typically find some monument, statue or other work of art displayed outdoors.  

Here is a random sampling of public art we have viewed in Paris.  

While strolling in the 6th arrondissement, we discovered a modern statue honoring Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935).

In the Marais, we discovered the large mural pictured below.

Below is another mural in the 5th arrondissement.

In Montmartre, we found a statue based on the well-known French story story Le Passe-muraille ("The Man Who Walked through Walls"), by Marcel Aymé (1941).  You can read how the man became trapped in the wall, by clicking here.  

Next to the Pompidou Center is a large collection of public art, including murals and sculptures in a large fountain.

Chuuut by Jef Aérosol (2011) (Dali saying shhh)

Knowledge + Action = Power, by Shepard Fairey

The Stravinsky Fountain next to the Pompidou Center.

Close up of one of the works in the fountain

In 2019, a set of 6 new artistic fountains were added to the Champs-Élysées.  Located at the Rond Point , the new fountains replace earlier fountains decommisioned in 1998 due to faulty plumbing and also damage resulting from the celebrations following France's World Cup victory.  You can see one of the new fountains in the video below.  

While walking along Avenue George V in the 8th arrondissement, we discovered some commercial art displayed in public.   The artwork below seemed like it would be quite tasty. 

On the other side of the avenue, we found some different works.

David by Marcos Marin (an example of Op Art, optical art that employs an optical illusion)

Another view of Fire and Harmony

One of the works, entitled Bibi on the ball, seemed life-like.

Thanks for viewing public art in Paris with us.