Restoration of the Sculpture Garden
It was in the mid-1980s, while studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, when landed this incredible project: seven monumental sculptures. These works are inspired by the microscopic world, representing fascinating diatoms, aquatic plants.
The Project of a Lifetime: A Return in Color to Sorbonne University
It is with great emotion and immense honor that I invite you to (re)discover my work, the Sculpture Garden, on the Pierre and Marie Curie campus of Sorbonne University.
A few decades ago, between 1986 and 1987, after completing my MFA at the University of San Diego, California, I was continuing my studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris when I landed this incredible project: a commission for seven monumental sculptures. Inspired by the microscopic world, these forms represent diatoms, fascinating aquatic plants.
Today, after extensive restoration work, my work has regained its former colors and looks brand new !
The Sculpture Garden Joins Sorbonne University's Immersive Ar(t)chitecture(s) Tour!
The Pierre and Marie Curie campus hides a little-known history and houses a remarkable collection of works of art created as part of the 1% artistic program, notably by major artists such as Alexander Calder and Victor Vasarely.
To make this exceptional heritage accessible to the general public, Sorbonne University has developed a unique immersive audio guide: the Sorbonne University Ar(t)chitecture(s) app This is an immersive tour offers 13 stages featuring a captivating dialogue between two characters who shed light on the history of the place.
Inauguration: Exhibition and Meetings
To mark this event, the Sorbonne University Library, is proud to present a unique exhibition, running until January 26th, 2026. Curated in partnership with the Science, Culture, and Society Relations Department, the showcase features :
- A selection of previously unseen archival documents on the creation of the Sculpture Garden.
- Photographs that I took myself during the garden’s design.
- As well as graphic works by Adrien Demilly illustrating the Ar(t)chitecture(s) trail.
Come and (re)discover the Campus and the Work!
• Pierre and Marie Curie campus is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM
Main entrance: 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris.
• Audio Tour:
· The Adam Steiner Sculpture Garden audio tour is available HERE
· The entire artistic and architectural heritage of Jussieu is available HERE
Exclusive Guided Tour:
I look forward to sharing the latest guided tour with you Friday, January 23rd, from 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM
To register, please send an email to contact@adam-steiner.com
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