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Wonderland Sculpture

Calgary, CANADÀ 2024

 

The Wonderland Sculpture is an impressive and iconic piece of public art located in the plaza of The Bow Tower in downtown Calgary.

 

Artist: It was created by the acclaimed Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa (born in Barcelona).

 

Description: It is a monumental portrait of a young girl's head, standing approximately 12 meters (39 feet) tall, constructed from a bent, painted steel wire mesh, which gives it a transparent and ethereal quality.

 

Meaning: The piece represents humanity and the "palace of dreams" of the province's young people. Plensa's intention is to link art, architecture, and society.

 

Unique Feature: Visitors are encouraged to walk inside the sculpture through an opening at the neck, allowing them to experience the artwork from within and view the city through the wire mesh.

 

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Uploaded on September 27, 2025
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