Fish Sculpture in Barcelona

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The Fish Sculpture in Barcelona is a large, shimmering metal public artwork on the city’s waterfront, renowned as one of architect Frank Gehry’s iconic contemporary urban landmarks.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf contemporary sculpture
landmark
outdoor sculpture
public artwork
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs El Peix
Golden Fish
Peix d’Or
architecturalStyle contemporary
deconstructivism
commissionedBy Barcelona city authorities
country Spain
creator Frank Gehry
depicts fish
genre public art
urban art
hasCharacteristic curvilinear form
golden color
large scale
perforated skin
reflective
shimmering surface
hasView Barceloneta beach
linked to: Barceloneta Beach

Mediterranean Sea
inception early 1990s
influencedBy Mediterranean Sea
marine life
locatedIn Barcelona
Catalonia
Port Olímpic
locatedNear Hotel Arts
Mapfre Tower
linked to: Torre Mapfre
locatedOn Barcelona waterfront
materialUsed metal
metallic mesh
stainless steel
steel
notableFor iconic silhouette on Barcelona skyline
interaction with Mediterranean sunlight
symbol of Barcelona’s maritime identity
use of advanced computer-aided design
partOf Barcelona seafront redevelopment
Port Olímpic complex
linked to: Port Olímpic
significantEvent created for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games redevelopment
touristActivity photography
sightseeing

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Frank Owen Goldberg notableWork Fish Sculpture in Barcelona