CACTUS PROVISOIRE BY ALEXANDER CALDER 29/06/2025
Unlike the "red metal yokes" commonly associate with Irish towns and villages, "Cactus Provisoire" possesses a unique significance. It was specifically selected by Paul Koralek, architect of notable Trinity College buildings, for its "outstanding quality and substantial size" following a generous initiative by George Dawson. The process of its acquisition, visiting Calder's widow and choosing from a field of large sculptures, underscores its artistic merit and intentional placement as a major artwork within a significant academic institution.