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Alchemist by Jaume Plensa
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Great Dome
222 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
Kresge Auditorium
48 Massachusetts Ave w16, Cambridge, MA 02139
Killian Court
222 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
Hart Nautical Gallery
55 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rockwell Cage
120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering
77 Massachusetts Avenue, 1-290, Cambridge, MA 02139
Henry G. Steinbrenner '27 Stadium
Cambridge, MA 02139
Baker House
362 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT School of Science
182 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
Nearby restaurants
Tawakal Halal
84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
BibimBox
84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Tea-Do (Mit Student Center)
84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Flour Bakery + Cafe
190 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Saloniki Greek
181 Massachusetts Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02139
Oath Pizza - Central Square
181 Massachusetts Ave Ste 1, Cambridge, MA 02139
The Howard Dining Hall in Maseeh Hall
305 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
Bosworth's Cafe
77 Massachusetts Ave Rm 7-111, Cambridge, MA 02139
Area Four
500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
Sulmona
608 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
Nearby local services
MIT Coop at Stratton
84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
MIT Chapel
48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT Building 7
77 Massachusetts Ave Level 4, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
MIT Recreation - Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center
120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Information Center
77 Massachusetts Ave #7-121, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
MIT School of Architecture and Planning
77 Massachusetts Ave building 10-400, Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT School of Engineering
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
125 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Fariborz Maseeh Hall
305 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
Nearby hotels
Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139
907 Main Hotel Central Square, Sonder
907 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge
120 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
Boston Marriott Cambridge
50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States
The Windsor Inn
87 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
The Kendall Hotel
350 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Charlesgate Suites
9 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
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Alchemist by Jaume Plensa

84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
4.6(17)
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attractions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Great Dome, Kresge Auditorium, Killian Court, Hart Nautical Gallery, Rockwell Cage, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering, Henry G. Steinbrenner '27 Stadium, Baker House, MIT School of Science, restaurants: Tawakal Halal, BibimBox, Tea-Do (Mit Student Center), Flour Bakery + Cafe, Saloniki Greek, Oath Pizza - Central Square, The Howard Dining Hall in Maseeh Hall, Bosworth's Cafe, Area Four, Sulmona, local businesses: MIT Coop at Stratton, MIT Chapel, MIT Building 7, MIT Recreation - Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Information Center, MIT School of Architecture and Planning, MIT School of Engineering, Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology, MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fariborz Maseeh Hall
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Nearby attractions of Alchemist by Jaume Plensa

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Great Dome

Kresge Auditorium

Killian Court

Hart Nautical Gallery

Rockwell Cage

MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering

Henry G. Steinbrenner '27 Stadium

Baker House

MIT School of Science

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

4.7

(1.9K)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Great Dome

Great Dome

4.7

(625)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Kresge Auditorium

Kresge Auditorium

4.7

(145)

Open 24 hours
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Killian Court

Killian Court

4.8

(296)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Alchemist by Jaume Plensa

Tawakal Halal

BibimBox

Tea-Do (Mit Student Center)

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Saloniki Greek

Oath Pizza - Central Square

The Howard Dining Hall in Maseeh Hall

Bosworth's Cafe

Area Four

Sulmona

Tawakal Halal

Tawakal Halal

4.6

(242)

$

Open until 4:00 PM
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BibimBox

BibimBox

4.4

(21)

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Open until 4:00 PM
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Tea-Do (Mit Student Center)

Tea-Do (Mit Student Center)

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(16)

Open until 11:00 PM
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Flour Bakery + Cafe

Flour Bakery + Cafe

4.5

(858)

$

Open until 7:00 PM
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MIT Coop at Stratton

MIT Chapel

MIT Building 7

MIT Recreation - Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center

Information Center

MIT School of Architecture and Planning

MIT School of Engineering

Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Fariborz Maseeh Hall

MIT Coop at Stratton

MIT Coop at Stratton

4.3

(145)

Click for details
MIT Chapel

MIT Chapel

4.8

(111)

Click for details
MIT Building 7

MIT Building 7

4.7

(76)

Click for details
MIT Recreation - Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center

MIT Recreation - Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center

4.7

(343)

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Edwin AcuñaEdwin Acuña
Una obra absolutamente fascinante que combina arte, ciencia y filosofía en un mismo espacio. “Alchemist” de Jaume Plensa, ubicada en el campus del MIT, es una escultura que invita a la introspección y al diálogo entre conocimiento y humanidad. Su estructura formada por letras y símbolos transmite la riqueza del lenguaje universal del pensamiento. Es un lugar ideal para tomar fotografías, reflexionar o simplemente admirar la creatividad y profundidad conceptual del artista. Sin duda, una joya artística en uno de los centros académicos más emblemáticos del mundo.
Sarah IkerdSarah Ikerd
This is one of my favorite public artworks!
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Una obra absolutamente fascinante que combina arte, ciencia y filosofía en un mismo espacio. “Alchemist” de Jaume Plensa, ubicada en el campus del MIT, es una escultura que invita a la introspección y al diálogo entre conocimiento y humanidad. Su estructura formada por letras y símbolos transmite la riqueza del lenguaje universal del pensamiento. Es un lugar ideal para tomar fotografías, reflexionar o simplemente admirar la creatividad y profundidad conceptual del artista. Sin duda, una joya artística en uno de los centros académicos más emblemáticos del mundo.
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As a visitor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), I had the incredible opportunity to see the Alchemist sculpture by Jaume Plensa. This stunning work of art is a true masterpiece, with its intricate design and towering presence. It is impossible not to be moved by the sheer beauty and creativity of the sculpture, which serves as a powerful symbol of the power of human imagination and innovation.

The Alchemist sculpture was installed at MIT in 2011 as part of the university's 150th anniversary celebration. It was created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, who is known for his large-scale sculptures that explore the relationship between language, culture, and identity. The sculpture stands over 30 feet tall and is made of stainless steel, making it a truly impressive sight to behold.

What I find particularly impressive about the Alchemist sculpture is its ability to inspire reflection and contemplation. As a visitor, I was struck by the beauty and complexity of the sculpture, and I found myself thinking deeply about the themes and ideas it represents. The Alchemist is not just a work of art – it is a profound expression of the human spirit and a testament to the power of imagination and creativity. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to see it in person, and I will always cherish the memory of this incredible...

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33w

This "thing" is strategically located in front of some benches in a shaded area within the MIT complex. As we sat down to get some rest during a long walking tour of Harvard and MIT, we couldn't help noticing "it", and became thus aware of its artistic nature (sort of). So we got some mental solace and spiritual exhilaration as our bodies enjoyed the physical relief we were longing for, which perhaps was the original intent...

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5.0
37w

Much more popular with visitors than with longtime MIT community members, this sculpture is one of a long series of similar works by Jaume Plense. The figure is composed of mathematical symbols and numbers, as well as alphabetical characters, very appropriate for MIT's increasingly visible strength in STEAM, comprising both the arts and the sciences.

A very popular backdrop for photos, as well as an occasional venue for...

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