The Ring (Montreal)

The Ring (French: L’Anneau) is a sculpture located at the Place Ville Marie in Montréal, Canada, designed by Claude Cormier + associes and erected in June 2022. The sculpture weighs around 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb), spans 30 metres (98 ft) and cost over Can$5,000,000 of taxpayer and private money.[1] The sculpture is heated to prevent snow buildup, and has vibration dampers to prevent damage during high winds and earthquakes.[2]

The Ring
French: L’Anneau
The Ring
ArtistClaude Cormier
Year2022 (2022)
Dimensions30 m diameter (98 ft)
Weight23,000 kg (51,000 lb)
LocationMontreal
Coordinates45.501411°N 73.570012°W / 45.501411; -73.570012
Websitehttps://placevillemarie.com/en/the-ring
A map of Montreal with a red dot showing the location of The Ring
A map of Montreal with a red dot showing the location of The Ring
The Ring
The Ring located in Montreal

References
  1. "Montreal residents react to gigantic metal ring installed as new city monument". 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  2. "New massive 'Ring' art piece to be installed in downtown Montreal - Globalnews.ca". Retrieved 2023-08-17.


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