John Armleder's Sculpture Sinks into Po River in Piacenza
A contemporary sculpture by Swiss artist John Armleder has sunk into the Po River in Piacenza, Italy. The work was part of the exhibition "Territorio Italiano. Progetti d'Arte Contemporanea Eterni" and was inaugurated on site. The sculpture, now submerged, raises questions about the relationship between art and the natural environment. The event was reported by Artribune, an Italian art publication. No further details on the exact date of sinking or recovery plans are provided.
Key facts
- John Armleder created a sculpture for the exhibition 'Territorio Italiano. Progetti d'Arte Contemporanea Eterni'
- The sculpture was inaugurated in Piacenza, Italy
- The sculpture has sunk into the Po River
- The work is described as an important contemporary sculpture
- The exhibition focuses on eternal contemporary art projects
- The sinking occurred in the Po River in Piacenza
- Artribune reported the news in November 2021
- The sculpture's current status is submerged
Entities
Artists
- John Armleder
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Piacenza
- Italy
- Po River