Who designed the Stravinsky Fountain?

Niki de Saint Phalle
Jean Tinguely
Stravinsky Fountain/Artists

Located next to the Pompidou Centre, the Igor Stravinsky fountain designed by the artists Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle was inaugurated in 1983. It is a striking work, and its 16 colourful sculptures spouting jets of water are intended to represent the work of the famous Russian composer.

When was the Stravinsky Fountain made?

1983
Stravinsky Fountain/Created
It was created in 1983 by sculptors Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, and is located on Place Stravinsky, next to the Centre Pompidou, in Paris.

What is the Stravinsky fountain named after?

composer Igor Stravinsky
And in fact, since this square in Paris is named after the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky, it is quite fitting that the fountain and sculptures are actually above the some of the rooms and offices of IRCAM, which of course is linked to the Musee d’Art Modern and the Beaubourg, or Pompidou Centre as it is better known …

Why is Le Centre Pompidou also known as Beaubourg?

Because of its location, the Centre is known locally as Beaubourg (IPA: [bobuʁ]). It is named after Georges Pompidou, the President of France from 1969 to 1974 who commissioned the building, and was officially opened on 31 January 1977 by President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

Is the Centre Pompidou found in which arrondissement of Paris?

4th arrondissement
The Pompidou Centre is a Paris landmark, an extraordinary piece of architecture inaugurated in 1977, that is officially – when translated from the French – the Georges Pompidou National Art and Culture Centre. Locals call it “Beaubourg” after the neighbourhood around it in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.

What materials did Niki de Saint Phalle use?

Over time, Saint Phalle worked with dozens of people, including architects, ceramicists, ironworkers, bricklayers, painters, and mosaic artists. The materials used in the Tarot Garden project would include steel, iron, cement, polyester, ceramic, mosaic glass, mirrors, and polished stones (which she called “M&M’s”).

What kind of art is found in the Centre Pompidou?

Modern art
The exhibition offers a new approach to the work of the Belgian artist René Magritte. Featuring both well-known masterpieces and other less familiar works, all drawn from leading public and private collections, it offers a fresh look at one of the key figures of Modern art.