Anish Kapoor's subway sculptures finally arrive in Naples after decade-long delay
In September 2016, work on the Monte Sant'Angelo station in Naples recommenced after a seven-year hiatus marked by legal challenges and neglect. This station will showcase two sculptures by Anish Kapoor, originally commissioned in 2003: one entrance will feature an inverted funnel crafted from corten steel, while the opposite entrance will display an aluminum sculpture, expected to be installed in 2019. Although some work was completed in 2006, one piece lingered on the Pozzuoli pier for several months, with the aluminum sculpture arriving from Germany just two weeks ago. Kapoor voiced his frustration regarding the delays during a June 2016 interview. This metro line is vital for public transportation, linking to Cumana, Circumflegrea railways, and Line 6, and Naples' metro system is acclaimed for its aesthetic appeal and efficiency.
Key facts
- Two sculptures by Anish Kapoor commissioned in 2003 for Monte Sant'Angelo station in Naples
- Construction halted in 2009 due to contractor issues, resumed September 2016
- One sculpture in corten steel (inverted funnel) to be placed at one entrance
- Aluminum sculpture to be installed at other entrance, expected in 2019
- Works completed and partially paid for in 2006
- One piece stored on Pozzuoli pier; aluminum piece stored in Germany, arrived in Italy two weeks before article
- Kapoor expressed bitterness in June 2016 interview with Corriere del Mezzogiorno
- Naples metro considered among world's most beautiful; Toledo station named Europe's most beautiful by CNN
Entities
Artists
- Anish Kapoor
- Betty Bee
- Maurizio Cannavacciuolo
- Mimmo Paladino
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Eduardo Cicelyn
Institutions
- Corriere del Mezzogiorno
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
- MADRE
- Casamadre
- CNN
- Emirates Leaf International Award
- International Tunnelling Association
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Monte Sant'Angelo
- Pozzuoli
- Germany
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- Palazzo Reale
- San Francesco di Paola
- Toledo
- Quattro Giornate
- Salvator Rosa
- Düsseldorf
- Switzerland
- Middle East