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| Urban Life | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Val |
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | bronze |
| Dimensions | 220 cm × 500 cm (87 in × 197 in) |
| Location | Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai |
Urban Life is a bronze sculpture by French artist Val. In 2010, this monumental piece was exhibited in front of the Shanghai Art Fair and presented to the Jing'An International Sculpture Project. [1] [2]
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