Twisted Lamppost Star
4.8
(5)This public sculpture, installed in 2012, is a standard lamppost twisted into a multi-branched star shape and painted bright pink. It's part of a public art initiative to liven up major transport routes in Île-de-France.
Address
Pl. de la Prte de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris, France
Opening Hours
OPEN 24 HOURS (Thu)
Worth it?
Worth it if you appreciate modern, playful public art
Skip if you're only interested in traditional Parisian sights
Location
Pl. de la Prte de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris, France
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Highlights
The lamppost is painted a vivid pink, making it a striking and unusual landmark.
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Who it's for
Anyone looking for a quirky, unexpected piece of public art that stands out from its surroundings.
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Reviews
4.8
Exceptional
2 ReviewsReviewers find this sculpture to be a unique and surprising sight, with one calling it "crazy in real life" and noting that it's not widely discussed.
Fun facts
The sculpture was created by American artist Mark Handforth and was commissioned as part of the tramway T3b project.
