Reflections on the Moretti – Color and Light in La Défense
Reflections on the Moretti is a photograph taken on the plaza of La Défense, featuring the monumental sculpture by French artist Raymond Moretti. Composed of over 600 vertical colored tubes, this work—commonly called Le Moretti—spectacularly covers a 32-meter-tall ventilation shaft.
Explore a bold visual interpretation of the Moretti sculpture in La Défense, where light, reflection, and urban elements converge in a unique composition.
In this image, the winter’s low-angle sunlight enhances the vibrant colors of the sculpture, reflecting off the glass façades of the surrounding towers. The lateral lighting intensifies contrast and highlights the glossy texture of the tubes, revealing the richness of their chromatic spectrum.
The composition includes a modern streetlamp and its spotlight casting shadows onto the multicolored background. This interplay between natural light and urban fixtures amplifies the photograph’s graphic quality, creating a subtle balance between art, architecture, and photography.
Le Moretti is one of the most iconic artworks of La Défense, a business district where contemporary art seamlessly integrates into the urban landscape. This image invites viewers to see this emblematic site from a fresh angle—through lightplay, reflection, and visual abstraction.
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Author: Sebastien Desnoulez is a professional photographer specializing in architectural and urban photography. He captures contemporary structures through light, symmetry, and the poetics of space. Learn more.
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