Concrete Traffic 1970, (sculpture).

Concrete Traffic 1970, (sculpture).

Vostell, Wolf, 1932- , sculptor.

O'Hara, James, assistant.

Concrete Traffic 1970, (sculpture).

Sculpture: 1957 Cadillac, encased in concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 4 1/2 ft. x 19 ft. x 7 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 2 in. x 20 ft. 3 in. x 8 ft. 2 in. (16 tons).

Block-like form of a car encased in concrete. The bottom of the tires are visible and it is possible to see under the car.

Architecture -- Vehicle -- Automobile

Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Chicago

Administered by University of Chicago, Office of Physical Planning and Construction, 5555 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637

Located University of Chicago, Midway Plaisance near South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637

Donated by Vostell, Wolf,

Donated by Museum of Contemporary Art, 237 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Vostell bought the car and in the garage of the Museum of Contemporary Art constructed a wood and steel framed box for it. James O'Hara was responsible for enclosing the car in the box. The box and car were then moved to a nearby parking lot where the box was filled with sixteen tons of concrete. The sculpture remained on exhibit in the parking lot for six months. The sculpture was a gift to the University of Chicago by both the artist and the Museum of Contemporary Art where the sculpture was originally planned and partially executed.

Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 248-249.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992.

Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 249.

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