Public art stop 8
The Rotunda of the Sea
A masterpiece of Mexican surrealism: 8 interactive bronze thrones fusing human forms, octopuses, and mollusks inviting visitors to sit inside the art.
ArtistAlejandro Colunga
Year1996
LocationMalecón Centro (Entre Calle Josefa Ortiz y Mina)
MaterialConjunto monumental de 8 sillas y tronos en bronce
DimensionsTrigéminos y tronos de hasta 3.8 metros
Story and meaning
Welcome to Stop number eight: The Rotunda of the Sea, by Alejandro Colunga. A masterpiece of Mexican surrealism: 8 interactive bronze thrones fusing human forms, octopuses, and mollusks inviting visitors to sit inside the art. Photo tip: Sit right inside the octopus-head throne or the giant-hands chair.
Visitor perspective
Consistently rated the most interactive public art installation in Jalisco.
Best photo angle
Sit right inside the octopus-head throne or the giant-hands chair.
Stop #8 · centro