The sculpture "tulips" was conceived as a symbol of solidarity of Americans with the French people after the Paris attacks 2015 and 2016, But suddenly the idea provoked a storm of protests from the influential French

Many do not agree with the place of installation (at first the monument wanted to establish near Palais de Tokyo), others do not like the appearance (sculpture, bright and shiny, like all of Koons). Well, all did not like the gift would need to pay. The fact that the most expensive living artist gave to Paris was not the iron but the artistic concept and the architectural design on paper. And in order to embody it, had to find a lot of money. In General, miracles for cash.

But now all agreed on. A giant hand gripped in the palm of tulips will appear near Petit-Пале (Petit Palais) — Small Palace, which houses the Museum of fine arts of Paris. It's not far from the Champs elysées, the place the artist liked. With the money issue resolved: creation of the sculpture will be funded by private funds and sponsors.

has Already begun the final technical approval. 33-тонное statue plan opened in 2019.

V. B., AI

Source: news.artnet.com