Abstract
The aim of the paper is to outline the circumstances of the establishment of the Łódź Sculpture Gallery in Rubinstein’s Alley (formerly: Aleja ZMP) and its impact on the aesthetics of Łódź. 
 Despite the city’s history dating back to the beginning of the 15th century, the first fully-fledged sculpture in public space appeared only in 1912. By the beginning of World War II, the number of sculptures increased to a dozen or so, but all of those works were destroyed by the Germans in the first years of the occupation.
 In the period 1945–1970, two monuments and a dozen or so smaller forms appeared. The sculptural face of the city was changed only by the Łódź Sculpture Gallery, which focused on the most important issues of post-war town planning, politics, artistic trends, and social needs. Despite its short period of operation (1972–1978), its effects are still visible almost everywhere in Łódź. Never before and never after has the medium of sculpture been aestheticised on such a scale in the city.
 The memory of this place and several dozen sculptures (and of their creators) has almost faded away. Currently, activities are under way to restore the Łódź Sculpture Gallery to its due position in the history of the city and to continue its activities in the same place.
Highlights
Despite its short period of operation (1972–1978), its effects are still visible almost everywhere in Łódź
Never before and never after has the medium of sculpture been aestheticised on such a scale in the city
Activities are under way to restore the Łódź Sculpture Gallery to its due position in the history of the city and to continue its activities in the same place
Summary
Despite its short period of operation (1972–1978), its effects are still visible almost everywhere in Łódź. Activities are under way to restore the Łódź Sculpture Gallery to its due position in the history of the city and to continue its activities in the same place. The purpose of this paper is to present the history and conditions of the activity of the Open-Air Łódź Sculpture Gallery and its influence on the city’s aesthetics in the 1972–1978 period.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: on the w terfront Public Art Urban Design Civic Participation Urban Regeneration
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
