Photo: Alex Nollet

For over 20 years, French artistOlivier Grossetetehas been creating what he callsParticipative Monumental Constructions.

From Japan to France to Italy, these bridges take their cues from local architecture.

After which time, they’re carefully broken down into their previous forms.

Flying Bridge by Olivier Grossetête

Photo: Alex Nollet

Ephemeral by nature, like us, these monumental participatory cardboard constructions are destined to disappear.

French artist Olivier Grossetete uses cardboard boxes and tape to create floating bridges.

These ephemeral structures are disassembled just a few days after they take flight.

Cardboard Bridge by Olivier Grossetête

Photo: Mucha

Photo: Mantuano/French Embassy in Rome

Cardboard Bridge by Olivier Grossetête

Photo: Olivier Grossetête

Flying Bridge by Olivier Grossetête

Photo: Olivier Grossetête

Flying Bridge by Olivier Grossetête

Bridge Installation by Olivier Grossetete in Japan

Bridge Installation in Rome

Photo: Mantuano/French Embassy in Rome

Flying Bridge by Olivier Grossetête

Photo: Olivier Grossetête

Bridge Installation in Rome

Photo: Mantuano/French Embassy in Rome