Gaze up at this surreal melting watch sculpture creating mind-bending shadows in Paris' modern business district.
Why Visit: A chance to glimpse lesser-known public Dalí art exhibiting his striking imagination.
For Those Who: Admire Dalí's surrealist style, appreciate clever technical sculpture and design, and want to discover quirky pieces off the major tourist track.
In the shadow of corporate skyscrapers lies an oasis of surrealist imagination - Salvador Dalí's sculptural sundial on display at Le Défense. The iconic melted watch forms and angles are calibrated to become the gnomon and style of a functioning sundial, melding art and science ingeniously.
Bask in the impressive scale of the bronze work, twelve meters tall. Study the meticulous details from the realistic fly on the watch's backside to the drips of the flexible forms. Watch as the watch's angled shape casts shifting shadows on the ground to indicate the time.
While lesser known than landmarks like the lobster telephone or melting clocks painting, this sundial reflects Dalí's creativity and technical prowess on a grand public scale. An artistic marvel found off the beaten path.
What You Need to Know: The sundial is at Place de La Défense. Access is free, and it can be easily viewed from the esplanade.
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