Emys Orbicularis - Helsinki, Finland
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N 60° 12.230 E 024° 56.101
35V E 385541 N 6675901
Emys Orbicularis is hanging on the roof of Helsinki Fair Center's northern entrance.
Waymark Code: WM8P0Y
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 04/26/2010
Views: 104
This hanging mobile insect looking sculpture called "Emys Orbicularis" was at first in the Finnish Pavilion at the Sevilla World Fair EXPO 92 in Spain and was then purchased by the Helsinki Fair Centre of Finland in 1993.
Insect is hanging inside the Fair Centers northern entrance so, you need to visit some Fair to see it. Many people will walk under it and not notice this piece of art.
Interesting is that this name of the sculpture is Latin and actually means "European pond turtle", and not any kind of insect.
Admission fees and hours of operation depend on the current event of the Fair Center, usually
Free with invitation card
Adults about 12€
Kid's (4-6 years) 2€
Kid's (7 - 15 years) 9€
Public fairs usually open
Fri - Sun from 9 - 18.
Title of Piece: Emys Orbicularis
Artist: Stefan Lindfors
Material/Media: plastic and steel
Date of Creation or Placement: 1992 - EXPO 92
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Helsinki Fair Center
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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