This work is made of corten steel to resemble ships. Its diameter is six meters and its height is almost eight meters. The vision is surprising because of the tension between the static and the dynamic. It is also convenient that it is located between the city hall and the river.

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April 12, 2024

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On the banks of the estuary and in front of the Town Hall stands the imposing sculpture Variante Ovoide, the work of the Basque sculptor Jorge Oteiza (1908-2003).
The sculpture …

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Denis

April 22, 2024

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One of those abstract sculptures that can mean anything or nothing, but add to the overall attraction of the place.

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2. Variante Ovoide Sculpture – Zubizuri Bridge loop from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo

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3. Zubizuri Bridge – Variante Ovoide Sculpture loop from Sarriko

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Bilbao, Gran Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

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