Le Grand Double: A Touch of Whimsy in Milwaukee's Skyline

Let's take a gander at Alicia Penalba's awe-inspiring, 28-foot-tall bronze creation, Le Grand Double, residing between the MGIC building and a local park in Milwaukee. This 12-ton sculpture, resembling a colossal, organic entity, has been adorning the city since the '70s.

Alicia Penalba's Le Grand Double is an impressive, 12-ton, 28-foot-tall bronze sculpture, as hefty as several cars. Commissioned by Max Karl, the President of MGCI Investment Corporation, this piece of art has stood tall since the '70s, with its texture as rough as tree bark and its forms a blend of round and rectangular shapes. It's a quirky fusion of nature and city life, adding an eccentric flair to Milwaukee's skyline. [1] Back in the '70s, Milwaukee Mayor Henry Maier recognized Le Grand Double's significant impact on the city's renewal efforts. [2]

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Le Grand Double: A Touch of Whimsy in Milwaukee's Skyline - Crafted by Alicia

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