An unusual visit to the heart of the Tour aux figures

Tour aux figures, Parc départemental de l'Ile Saint-Germain - 170, quai de Stalingrad

Red, blue, and white areas, hatching, black lines, the Tour aux figures by Jean Dubuffet contains a second work: the Gastrovolve. An astonishing inner labyrinth that curious visitors are invited to feel. The visitor walks on the painted floor, climbs or descends a few steps, never seeing it in its entirety. They let their imagination roam and become participants in the work.\n\nThe exterior work\nStanding 24 meters tall, the Tour aux figures overlooks the heart of Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain, just outside Paris. With its vibrant colors, it is one of the major works of the Hourloupe cycle by J…