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The Umbrellas is a beloved public sculpture by Greek artist George Zongolopoulos, installed on Thessaloniki's waterfront in 1997 when the city was European Capital of Culture. The kinetic steel umbrellas twist and shimmer in the sea breeze, creating one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
George Zongolopoulos (1903–2004) created the piece for Thessaloniki's year as European Capital of Culture. The installation became so beloved it was made permanent.