Arc de 124 5

The Arc de 124.5° is a striking outdoor sculpture made of Corten steel by the French artist Bernar Venet. It stands on the median of the street An der Urania in Berlin's Schöneberg district. A gift from France to mark the city's 750th anniversary, the work was dedicated in 1987 by Prime Minister Jacques Chirac. The arch measures 21 meters (about 69 feet) in height and weighs 15 tons, and its title gives the exact angle of the circular arc segment in degrees. Originally conceived as an urban highlight, the sculpture suffered from vandalism over the years and has been largely hidden by the growth of the surrounding plane trees. Despite these setbacks, it remains a significant example of Venet's monumental arc art in public space.