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Santa Claus With a Gift Box Head: Paris Street Art That Makes You Think

December 23, 2024
By Vidar
A two-part collage featuring James Colomina's Santa Claus street art in Paris. The left image shows Santa lying flat on wet pavement with a large gift box replacing his head. A passerby with an umbrella walks by in the background. The right image provides a wider view of the installation at Place de la République, with the iconic monument towering above. The rainy weather adds a reflective surface around the artwork, enhancing its visual impact.

In Paris, artist James Colomina has created a bold piece of art called Santa Claus.

This sculpture shows a Santa lying flat on the ground with a big gift box instead of a head. You can find it in Place de la République, a famous public square.

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A close-up of James Colomina's Santa Claus installation in Paris. The sculpture shows Santa Claus lying flat on a wet, reflective pavement with a large white gift box, tied with a red ribbon, replacing his head. In the background, pedestrians walk by under cloudy skies, adding a sense of motion and contrast to the stillness of the artwork.

Colomina is known for his bright red sculptures, which always make people think. With Santa Claus, he wants to make us question how the holidays have become more about buying things than about real joy and kindness. The piece stands in front of the République monument, making the message even stronger.

If you’re in Paris, go check it out at Place de la République. It encourages us to think about what really matters this season.

A close-up of James Colomina's Santa Claus installation in Paris. The sculpture shows Santa Claus lying flat on a wet, reflective pavement with a large white gift box, tied with a red ribbon, replacing his head. In the background, pedestrians walk by under cloudy skies, adding a sense of motion and contrast to the stillness of the artwork.
James Colomina's Santa Claus sculpture at Place de la République in Paris. The figure of Santa lies on a wet, reflective pavement with a large gift box for a head. A passerby holding an umbrella walks in the background, adding depth and context to the thought-provoking street art.
James Colomina's Santa Claus sculpture in front of the Place de la République monument in Paris. The scene shows Santa lying flat on the reflective pavement with a large gift box as his head, set against the towering statue symbolizing liberty. The overcast sky and sparse pedestrians add to the contemplative atmosphere.

More new by James Colomina:

A red sculpture of a teddy bear by James Colomina swings beneath the Gaol Ferry Bridge in an urban setting surrounded by lush greenery. The bear hangs on red ropes from the intricately designed white and red bridge, creating a striking contrast with the natural backdrop. A pedestrian can be seen on the bridge, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the scene.

The teddy bear of the Gaol Ferry Bridge

A child hops through La Marelle, a red-painted hopscotch artwork by James Colomina in a public park. The design creatively transforms the traditional hopscotch game into the shape of a dove surrounded by flowers, blending playfulness with a message of peace. The scene is set against a background of trees and park features, capturing a moment of joy and reflection.

La marelle.

A red sculpture of a dove by James Colomina perches atop a round streetlamp, holding an olive branch in its beak. The bright red of the dove contrasts against the green trees in the background, symbolizing peace and hope through this striking public artwork titled La Colombe.

La colombe.

James Colomina's Le Messager sculpture, featuring a red hooded figure emerging from a brick wall. The figure’s hand holds a brush, painting the Ukrainian trident symbol in red. The artwork symbolizes solidarity, resilience, and the power of messages during times of conflict.

Le messager.

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