Christian Estrosi, who claims it himself, is a proponent of taking on his responsibilities without worrying too much about their popularity. An honorable and courageous attitude for an elected official when the “poll democracy” heavily influences public life.
True to the maxim “pass and go,” the mayor of Nice inaugurated yesterday the “Blue Chair” by local artist Sab, which will be offered to the eyes of strollers and serve as a stage for souvenir photos on the Promenade des Anglais.
Honored by Cรฉsar, who paid tribute to them with the work visible on one of the facades of the Mamac, “Camin des ingles” in 2004, the blue chairs have become, over the years, one of the symbols of Nice and have characterized its promenade since 1950, when the Tordo family had the original idea and began production.
The latest models, designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, are today offered to allow tourists and residents to sit and enjoy the marine scenery… and unfortunately the noise and pollution of the urban highway that the Promenade des Anglais has become.
This work (standing at a height of 3 meters) is part of the beautification program of the avenue which will be proposed to UNESCO for recognition as a World Heritage site. It adds to those of Bernard Venet and Auguste Bartholdi.
“It is the realization of a dream, that of making the blue chair the Eiffel Tower of Nice,” declared the artist. What modesty!
As for the beauty of the work and its artistic value, we will prudently adhere to the wisdom of the Latins who expressed themselves only with “de gustibus non est disputandum.”
And then must a work of art necessarily be judged today? tomorrow? over time? Who knows…?
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