Concrete Traffic
A 1957 Cadillac De Ville encased in 15 cubic yards (or 16 tons) of concrete, created by German artist Wolf Vostell in 1970 as a public sculpture and 'happening'.

šŸ“œ A 1957 Cadillac De Ville encased in 15 cubic yards of concrete, located in a University of Chicago parking structure.
šŸ” This conceptual art piece by German artist Wolf Vostell, created in 1970, challenges car culture.

Why Go

šŸš— Unique and thought-provoking art installation
šŸ¤” Prompts reflection on mass consumption and reliance on cars
šŸ›ļø Represents the Fluxus art movement
šŸ‘€ Crouch to see original whitewall tires and underbody

Why Avoid

šŸš« No explicit explanatory signage at the site

šŸ…æļø Parking

Located inside the University of Chicago's Campus North parking structure.
Entrance gate is on Greenwood, one block east of 5501 S. Ellis Avenue.

Last updated 28 days ago

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