Holy juxtaposition

July 15, 2009 3:41 PM

What's the story behind the (contemporary) sculptures scattered in and around the Forum in Rome?

When I was in Rome earlier this month, I was surprised and delighted to see almost a hundred white sculptures (many of very abstract, spherical human bodies) scattered around the ruins of the Forum and surrounding areas. Google failed me. What are they? Did the artist win an amazing competition of public art, and was there ensuing art-world controversy? Do the installations rotate? Etc etc.

posted by acidic to travel & transportation (2 comments total)

This one? "From June 2008 until November 2009, La Ruta de la Paz exhibition will be presented for the first time in the city of Rome. This occasion will also be used to introduce the project, which bears the same name of the exhibition, conceived by the Costa Rican artist Deredia."
posted by effbot at 5:23 PM on July 15

how did i not find that? perfect, thanks.
posted by acidic at 9:47 AM on July 17