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2022 sculpture by Claude Cormier
The Ring
French: L’Anneau
The Ring
ArtistClaude Cormier
Year2022 (2022)
Dimensions30 m diameter (98 ft)
Weight23,000 kg (51,000 lb)
LocationMontreal
Coordinates45°30′05″N 73°34′12″W / 45.501411°N 73.570012°W / 45.501411; -73.570012
Websitehttps://placevillemarie.com/en/the-ring
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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 CA$5,000,000 of taxpayer and private money. The sculpture is heated to prevent snow buildup, and has vibration dampers to prevent damage during high winds and earthquakes.

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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