Aguacero
Aguacero

Aguacero

Aguacero is a 45-ft tall abstract steel sculpture evoking an El Paso desert rain shower. Aguacero was commissioned as a welcoming gateway for commuters traveling northbound into El Paso. Artist: Sebastian Sebastián (born 1947) is considered Mexico's foremost living sculptor. He is best known for monumental structures constructed in painted iron or concrete, seen in cities throughout the world, from Mexico City to Osaka, Japan.

Creator: Artist: Sebastian, Photographer: Christ Chavez

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Sebastian, Christ Chavez, and City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, Public Art Program

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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