The artwork titled “Long-term parking,” created by the artist Arman in 1982, is an exemplary piece from the Nouveau Réalisme art movement. This installation genre artwork reflects the distinctive character of Nouveau Réalisme by incorporating real-life objects into artistic compositions.
The artwork features a towering structure comprised of stacked layers of concrete, within which numerous vintage cars are embedded. The cars protrude from the concrete at various angles, their vibrant colors and distinct models providing a striking contrast to the dull, industrial texture of the concrete. This juxtaposition of the mundane and the extraordinary is a hallmark of Arman’s oeuvre, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between the functional objects and their aesthetic transformation within the context of art.
