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Metropolis II in action

Metropolis II
Sunday, May 31, 2026•12:00 PM
Chris Burden's Metropolis II is an intense kinetic sculpture, modeled after a fast paced, frenetic modern city. Miniature cars speed through the city at 240 scale miles per hour.
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Metropolis II

This monumental piece was created by renowned artist Chris Burden and stands nearly 20 feet long and 12 feet high. It serves as a significant kinetic work within the Los Angeles County Museum of Art collection.story_potoo

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5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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