Travelers: Bruno Catalano

Bruno Catalano, French sculptor, created these beautifully imperfect bronze sculptures to celebrate the city of Marseilles´ position as the 2013 European Capital of Culture. Called “Les Voyageurs”, they depict realistic human workers with large parts of their bodies missing, making them truly extraordinary and unique. 

With a partner, discuss the following questions

1. What message do you think the artist is trying to convey with these sculptures?
2.  What emotion do you think the artist is trying to convey with these sculptures and what does it have to do with the title of the art piece? 
3. Do you think the sculptures are missing something?
4. Do you think these “voyagers” have left something behind on their travels? If so, what have they left behind?        
5. Can you identify with these voyagers? Why or why not?