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Sebastián (Enrique Carbajal) — El Caballito
Sebastián (Enrique Carbajal)

El Caballito

1992

This monumental yellow steel sculpture dominates Paseo de la Reforma with its dynamic, abstracted form that suggests both equestrian movement and geometric modernism. Standing as a landmark public artwork, the work's brilliant golden surfaces catch the Mexico City sunlight, creating dramatic shadows that shift throughout the day. The sculpture's biomorphic curves and sharp angular planes reflect the artist's exploration of form in space, transforming a mythological subject into pure sculptural language. Its massive scale and vibrant color make it one of Mexico City's most recognizable contemporary monuments, engaging pedestrians and traffic below with an imposing yet playful presence. Created in steel with meticulous attention to surface and proportion, the piece represents a bold statement in late twentieth century Mexican art. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Medium
Yellow steel sculpture

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Sebastián (Enrique Carbajal), El Caballito, 1992

This monumental yellow steel sculpture dominates Paseo de la Reforma with its dynamic, abstracted form that suggests both equestrian movement and geometric modernism. Standing as a landmark public artwork, the work's brilliant golden surfaces catch the Mexico City sunlight, creating dramatic shadows that shift throughout the day. The sculpture's biomorphic curves and sharp angular planes reflect the artist's exploration of form in space, transforming a mythological subject into pure sculptural language. Its massive scale and vibrant color make it one of Mexico City's most recognizable contemporary monuments, engaging pedestrians and traffic below with an imposing yet playful presence. Created in steel with meticulous attention to surface and proportion, the piece represents a bold statement in late twentieth century Mexican art. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Medium
Yellow steel sculpture
Year
1992
Seen at
Paseo de la Reforma

Related themes

Mexican Art, Mexico City, Twentieth Century, Street Art, Monumental, Urban Art, Bold Color, Yellow Steel, Modernist, Public Art, Kinetic Form, Geometric Form, Contemporary Sculpture, Metal Art, Iconic Landmark, Abstract, Large Scale, Biomorphic, Outdoor Sculpture, Architectural Integration