Visible in the Cours Michelet, where it was installed in 1988, this work is made from an assembly of solid iron rollers. Its light, jack-in-the-box appearance contrasts with its three-tonne weight. It evokes the shape of an American soccer helmet. It is the first in a series dedicated to sports helmets: skiing, fencing and baseball.

English-born Ben Jakober was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1930 and now lives in Mallorca. This cultural melting pot has whetted the curiosity and imagination of an artist who loves to rub shoulders with the diversity of materials and formats. As a result, a multitude of symbols and interpretations emanate from his works. For him, the art of handling concepts often goes hand in hand with a certain form of humor.