Those walking in Vancouver's downtown core may notice a vibrant new piece of art on the street.
There are now two roughly human-sized sculptures in the shape of the famed "Venus de Milo" work (located in the Louvre) but without the head. The two figures are also covered in vibrant colours.
The piece is called "Night Fields, Day Fields" and was placed in front of 745 Thurlow St. near the intersection with Alberni Street (it's the intersection with the high-end boutiques including Prada, Balenciaga, and Burberry) by the Vancouver Biennale.
It's by Jim Dine, a well-known American artist who works in several mediums. He's had exhibitions at a variety of notable galleries including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, and his work is in the permanent collection of many more museums, including the Tate Gallery in London, the Pompidou in Paris, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
“I’m not sure Jim Dine would have anticipated his sculpture on a busy street corner in the heart of downtown Vancouver, but it’s the perfect public space for his Pop Art reinterpretation of the classic Venus de Milo,” says Barrie Mowatt, founder the Vancouver Biennale.
The sculpture will be on display throughout 2024, according to the organization.
