Santa Cruz de Tenerife is set to expand its impressive collection of public artwork after Mutua Tinerfeña donated the sculpture Poisson Scorpion to the city.
Created by Canarian artist Alejandro Tosco, the striking piece stands on the roundabout at the entrance to Santa Cruz via the TF-4, next to the Recinto Ferial and the Palmétum botanical garden.
Donation Approved by City Council
The City Council’s governing board has begun the administrative process required to formally accept the donation.
According to Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez, this first step will allow the sculpture to become part of the municipality’s official heritage collection.
Once the process is completed, ownership of the artwork will pass to the City Council, which will then be responsible for its conservation, maintenance and future restoration.
Restoration and Preservation Plans
The transfer will enable the council to carry out any restoration work needed to preserve the sculpture and ensure it remains in good condition for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The initiative reflects Santa Cruz’s ongoing commitment to protecting and enhancing its public art collection, which plays an important role in the city’s cultural identity.
A Growing Open-Air Museum
With the addition of Poisson Scorpion, Santa Cruz continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Spain’s leading cities for public sculpture.
The capital currently has 209 sculptures displayed throughout the municipality, including 39 works that form part of the renowned International Exhibition of Street Sculptures collection.
The future incorporation of Poisson Scorpion will add another distinctive piece to this open-air gallery that helps shape the character of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.