Landmark kinetic sculpture Floralis Generica (Common Flower) in the United Nations Park in Buenos Aires.

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Sculpture by the architect Eduardo Catalano The 18 ton gigantic metal flower structure, with 6 motorised 23 meters (75 ft) high petals. It opens up during the day and closes at night using a hydraulic-mechanical system. It takes 20 minutes to open or close.

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Size: 6144px × 4096px
Location: Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo credit: © Wiskerke / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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