When Queen Elizabeth II, officially opened the square where this sculpture originally stood as a centerpiece, she reportedly inquired as to whether the bright yellow sculpture could be painted “a more agreeable color.” While the truth of this anecdote is up for debate, it accurately represents many people’s reaction to Vault, a sculpture made by Australian artist Ron Robertson-Swann. The large steel structure was installed in Melbourne City Square in May 1980. It lasted less than eight months in its intended position before a public outcry saw it relocated to an industrial area…
