'' 1.26 '' is a public art sculpture commission designed by artist Janet Echelman for Denver 's inaugural Biennial of the Americas celebration in July 2010 . The sculpture 's name is a reference the 2010 Chile earthquake which may have resulted in a 1.26 microsecond shortening of the days on Earth . The sculpture 's shape was inspired by NOAA 's graphic simulation of the tsunami caused by the earthquake . The sculpture was hung outside the Denver Art Museum between the museum and the Civic Center Park 's Greek Amphitheater . It was installed in Sydney in 2011 , Amsterdam in 2012 , and Singapore in 2014 , and Durham in 2015 . From May to October of 2016 , the work is installed in Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal
2010 Chile earthquake
2010 Chile earthquake
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