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Art in Public Places - Today’s Artwork: "Maria Vieira - Polyvolume"

Published: March 24, 2026 · Period: 2026-03-24

The artwork "Polyvolume" by Maria Vieira transforms the functional space of a university library into a site of playful, collective creation. Installed in 1967, this towering silvery sculpture is not a static monument but an interactive instrument composed of 700 movable aluminum plates. By inviting library visitors to rotate its components, the work democratizes artistic form, making each user a temporary collaborator in shaping its ever-changing silhouette. This clever integration of art and architecture turns a transitional foyer into a dynamic social hub, where the act of study and contemplation is physically mirrored in the hands-on manipulation of knowledge and form. The sculpture's design, with its intentionally interrupted spiral seating, suggests that both learning and art are processes built through participation and occasional rupture.

Figure 1: Location of Artwork "Maria Vieira - Polyvolume"

Data source: Kunst im öffentlichen Raum
Additional resources: Artstübli, street-art-cities, Urban Art in Basel

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