The 'Sun' Rises on the Cultural Olympic Route of Friendship
Discover the story behind the 'Sun' sculpture, a beacon of friendship on the Olympic Route
By Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C.
Kiyoshi Takahashi (20th Century) by Manuel GarayPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
The Artist
Kiyoshi Takahashi (1927-1993) was born in Japan.He took up residence in Jalapa, Veracruz where he became interested in studying pre-Hispanic cultures and modern art in Mexico.
Sun under construction (20th Century) by Kiyoshi TakahashiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Station #4 of The Route of the Friendship
The sculpture by the Japanese artist called Sun is made up of two 7 meter high gigantic white “Suns” made of reinforced concrete, each one segmented into two parts.
Sun completed (20th Century) by Kiyoshi TakahashiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
From the optical illusion that the speed of the cars as they drove by on Periférico caused and the use of the spaces described in the sculpture.
Sun (20th Century) by Kiyoshi TakahashiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
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