The Iconic Public Sculpture Art of Jaume Plensa | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 11

Born in 1955 in Barcelona, Plensa is a renowned sculptor and public artist. Monumental public works, such as the sculpture of a young woman’s head or life-size humanoid figures, have become emblematic of the artist and found in cities as diverse as Rio de Janeiro, Calgary, New York and Tokyo. Although at first glance, the installations appear as mere iterations of traditional sculpture, the artist’s intention lies beyond the material representation. Plensa is a beloved figure in all of the cities his work is located, not least because his art is inspirational to locals. It is because the artist creates physical forms that give rise to new, non-physical spaces and opportunity. He says, “art in public spaces must convey something from out of the city.”

[@jennygibbons1258]

Love not only his art but his refreshing lack of overwhelming narcissism. His constant expressions of appreciation and fondness for humanity is very moving. Thank you.

[@yibbyhechavarria]

In love 🤩

[@JohnSampson]

This is a fantastic artist, but he is a modest man...with a great talent.

[@girliedog]

Bravo Maestro !

[@ameliabrown252]

"Light becomes a dream." :)

[@wahyu113]

LOVE !!!

[@jocelyn1992]

I used to live in St Helens I've seen that piece in person.

[@lilianthompson5586]

I think his sculptures make him come across as 'a one-trick pony'.

[@YIIMM]

Saw one of the big, flat busts in Bordeaux and then another one in Barcelona and I said to myself "This looks familiar."

[@lifeisart3998]

Into the opera square!!!! Its so gorgeous....

[@wac36]

Check out Instagram @theweeve for some great photos of The Dream sculpture.

[@nikolausgerszewski2086]

kitch

[@chaland]

he has a catalan accent

[@lifeisart3998]

He's catalan

[@lifeisart3998]

@Late to the Game Thats what i said

[@lifeisart3998]

@Late to the Game I dont catch you...