Photos courtesy of University of Barcelona, shared with permission
Every year on September 29, raises awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death around the globe. Events range from performances and walks that route courses in the shape of a heart to major art installations, like ’s enormous inflatable artwork at the University of Barcelona.
Wedged behind the rib-like colonnade of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences building, the 13-meter-tall “The Secret Heart” depicts anatomically correct veins, valves, and ventricles. The work was originally commissioned in 2014 for display in Augsburg, Germany, where it was accompanied by a voice clock recording of local residents ticking off the hours, minutes, and seconds.
While The Secret Heart was on view in Barcelona for only a few days, you can explore more of Plensa’s large-scale installations on his .
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