Silvia and Maria, the Monumental sculptures by Jaume Plensa, purchased by the Hortensia Herrero and Mercadona Foundation, they already know their next position. After crossing Gandía, where they have been since last July 15, they will temporarily settle in Benidorm from Monday, April 3rd.
Specifically, two parts of Jaume Plensa They will be installed in Plaza Santa Ana next to Castell de Benidorm.. This week, the previous work will be carried out for the placement of the pedestals on which the statues will be placed and the harmony of the environment.
These two heads, along with five other sculptures with similar characteristics, were part of a temporary exhibition hosted by the City of Science and Arts in Valencia in 2019 with close to 1.2 million visits. After the exhibition organized by the Hortensia Herrero Foundation, The two resulting sculptures were displayed at Elche and continued their journey to Vila-real and Gandía. in an artistic patronage project that aims to spread the arts and culture to the Valencian Community.
which parts They are seven feet tall and each weigh about 7,500 pounds.It will be set up in a privileged setting in Benidorm, in Plaza Santa Ana.