Does, anyone know where this is?

Does, anyone know where this is?

 

My first guess is Antarctica.....

 

I've actually seen this artists work. I saw the same piece but smaller, about 8 feet in circumference and it was on a swivel so it could turn; the price was around $100,000.

 

That thing is considered "art"?

 

Google Goggles returned this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thwphotos/2248129685/


Il Grande Disco, Downtown Charlotte 42505

Bank of America Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
This large bronze sculpture entitled "Il Grande Disco," represents industrial growth.
It is the creation of Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Local people call this the Disco Wheel.



Arnaldo Pomodoro
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnaldo_Pomodoro

 

That's awesome! Thank you!

 

i can shit in a box and ask a million for it but who would buy it?

as an artist, i'd probably name the piece.. "dont open this"