The Cat (sculpture)
| The Cat | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Olaf Breuning |
| Year | 2020 |
| Medium | Concrete sculpture with steel, aluminum tools |
| Subject | Cat |
| Dimensions | 300 cm × 250 cm × 800 cm (9.8 ft × 8.2 ft × 26 ft) |
| Weight | 10,250 kilograms (11.30 short tons) |
| Location | |
The Cat is a concrete public art sculpture by Swiss artist Olaf Breuning. The sculpture is located in the Healing Garden at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center in Miami, Florida.[1][2] The sculpture was created as part of Miami's Art in Public Places program which requires 1.5% of new construction funds go to public art installations.[3] The Cat was created for a cost of $400,000.[1][4]
The three part sculpture weighs several tons and was manufactured in Switzerland.[5] The cat's face is based on paintings by artist Paul Klee who was a big influence on Breuning. The sculpture has interactive features that help patients recovering from neurological disorders recover.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 Conarack, Ben (February 21, 2020). "Why are Miami taxpayers spending $400,000 on a cat sculpture at Jackson Health campus?". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- 1 2 "Art Work". www.miamidade.gov. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ↑ "The must-see outdoor shows and artworks in Miami this week". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. December 2, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ↑ Ellison, Ayla (February 24, 2020). "Jackson Health's new rehabilitation hospital will include $400K cat sculpture". www.beckershospitalreview.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ↑ ENDERLI, FONTIJN /. "The Miami Cat - Dr. Lüchinger+Meyer Bauingenieure AG". luechingermeyer.ch. Retrieved May 7, 2024.