The Weight of Oneself

Name: The Weight of Oneself
Telephone: 04 72 10 30 30

Contemporary

Last updated date : 11/08/2022

Designed by artists Elmgreen & Dragset, the work represents heroic nude and marble. This sculpture, 2.7 m high, is a landmark in the landscape.

See all pictures

The Weight of Oneself

04 72 10 30 30

This representation of a standing man carrying another man, inanimate, in his arms, as if saved from drowning, is disturbing. The faces of the two characters turn out to be identical. The man wears his double, thus becoming his own savior but also his own burden!

Practical information

Address

Quai Romain Rolland Passerelle du Palais de justice - 69005 Lyon 5ème

Languages

French

Contemporary

The Weight of Oneself

Quai Romain Rolland Passerelle du Palais de justice - 69005 Lyon 5ème

04 72 10 30 30

I go by alternative transportation

Metro D station Vieux Lyon

Plan my route

with

Due to the damage that occurred on October 17th, our pavilion on Place Bellecour is closed. Our teams are now available to welcome you at the Rectangle on Place Bellecour and can be contacted by telephone or message for assistance.