Floralis Genérica

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Floralis Genérica is a large, iconic steel and aluminum flower sculpture in Buenos Aires whose petals open and close with the time of day.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf monument
public artwork
sculpture
artStyle modern
category Aluminum sculptures
Kinetic sculptures
Monuments and memorials in Buenos Aires
Outdoor sculptures in Buenos Aires
Steel sculptures
cityLandmark yes
commissionedBy Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
surface form: City of Buenos Aires government
country Argentina
creator Eduardo Catalano
dedicatedTo all flowers
designer Eduardo Catalano
etymology name combines Latin "floralis" (of flowers) and "genérica" (generic)
feature petals close at night
petals close during strong winds
petals open and close according to time of day
petals open in the morning
genre kinetic art
hasLighting yes
hasPart petals
reflecting pool
height approximately 23 meters
inception 2002
languageOfName Spanish
locatedIn Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Plaza de las Naciones Unidas
Recoleta
location Buenos Aires
material aluminum
steel
movementMechanism hydraulic system
photoelectric cells
notableFor kinetic petals
large metallic flower form
ownedBy Buenos Aires
surface form: City of Buenos Aires
shape flower
surroundedBy lawn
paths for visitors
symbolizes hope
renewal
technology and nature in harmony
touristAttraction true
visibleFrom nearby avenues in Recoleta
weight approximately 18 tons

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Recoleta hasLandmark Floralis Genérica