And he had a huge impact.
This monument is installed next to the ruins of Lacoste Castle in Luberon, once owned by de Sade, and then Pierre Cardin. The amazing thing is nearby: the author of the monument is the Soviet sculptor Alexander Burganov, known, for example, for the golden statue of Turandot on the Arbat or the decorative bas-relief of the Moscow Cinema House. The concept of the monument, however, was invented by Cardin.
His works have been published countless times, a sea of illustrations have been drawn for them, performances have been staged and films have been made.
During his life, de Sade was in prison or an insane asylum for 32 years.
June 2 was the Marquis' birthday.