Iron Root (2015; 2021)
Ai Weiwei
DESCRIPTION: 3,700-pound, 86-inch high by 120-inch by 42-inch oxidized cast iron sculpture
Created in 2015, this sculpture by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei was installed at this prominent location next to Beverly Hills City Hall in 2021. A companion piece of nearly the same size titled "Strengths" was also installed in 2021 on a temporary basis in front of UTA Artist Space gallery, 403 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills (see below image).
Created in 2015, this sculpture by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei was installed at this prominent location next to Beverly Hills City Hall in 2021. A companion piece of nearly the same size titled "Strengths" was also installed in 2021 on a temporary basis in front of UTA Artist Space gallery, 403 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills (see below image).
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Strengths by Ai Weiwei, in front of UTA Artist Space gallery (August, 2021)
LOCATION: southeast corner of N. Santa Monica Boulevard and North Crescent Drive at Beverly Hills City Hall, Beverly Hills, California, USA
Part of Beverly Hills Public Art Program