benedict radcliffe: circular soccer pitch

inside view of the field

the work of uk based artist benedict radcliffe deals primarily with his love of machines, engineering and the transferring of commercial branding to different contexts. his most recent piece with the soccer world branch of tire corporation continental, has produced a circular, 10m in diameter by 3m high, soccer pitch at the stade de france outside paris.

modeled as a car tire when seen from a distance, the miniature field was set up for fans to try and score on a former french olympic goalkeeper. three shots and if you scored, you get a prize.

full view of cage

left: goal keeper gaetan huard getting ready right: a fan gets ready to try and score

left: anchoring the structure together right: fans wait for their chance to play

near final construction

fabrication of elements

original diagram to fabricate the signage