‘The Rumour of Discord’ in Madrid, Spain
A new sculpture, commissioned by a luxury hotel, adorns the heart of Madrid and has not gone unnoticed. It is a stylized bronze horse that, defying gravity, seems to hang in mid-air, supported by only one hoof from a very high pedestal that never appears to be supporting the equine. This monument reaches a total height of 6 meters (19.68 feet). "The Rumor of Discord" is an appropriate name for…
A new sculpture, commissioned by a luxury hotel, has been unveiled in the heart of Madrid and has already sparked considerable debate among residents. The artwork, titled 'The Rumour of Discord,' is a striking bronze horse that appears to defy gravity, suspended by a single hoof from a high pedestal. The sculpture stands at a total height of 6 meters (19.68 feet).
The name of the sculpture, 'The Rumour of Discord,' is fitting, as it has already generated discussion among Madrid residents. Some question the artistic value of the piece, while others express concerns that it could pose a danger due to its location in a busy area with both vehicles and pedestrians.
The sculpture's creator, Mexican artist Gonzalo Lebrija, has revealed that he deliberately chose this name to generate debate and represent fragility and uncertainty simultaneously. Lebrija, known for his work with balance and weightlessness, aimed to create an impossible equilibrium that would provoke thought and discussion.
Despite the controversy surrounding the piece, 'The Rumour of Discord,' or simply the floating horse as it has quickly become known among Madrid residents, is expected to become an iconic new landmark in the city's landscape, provided that it does not fall.
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