Wow! We leap from 1930 all the way to 1957. I guess you can tell the Great Depression and World War II and the Korean dust-up might have repressed art somewhat, at least as far as city public art goes. This is the first indoor public art on the list.
Anyways - this one is a stunner. In the very small lobby of the Inland Steel Building at 30 West Monroe Street, corner of Monroe and Dearborn. Created by Richard Lippold. And kudos to him indeed.
Artner: "The earliest successful abstract sculpture on permanent display in the Loop uses metal rods and wires to create a shimmering play of light (enhanced by a reflecting pool) that now seems to embody the futuristic aspirations of the Space Age."
I cannot disagree with any of that. And what he doesn't mention is that the pool and surrounding lip are made of the very same material as the floor, some black and white speckled stuff. So that the whole thing just glides together.
I love this piece. It is very space age looking. Whatever that may mean. The pictures do not show the wires much at all. Sorry. There is a bench right in front of it, so if you want, you can sit and contemplate it's serene beauty, or just eat lunch on a cold day. I don't think the guard at the desk in the corner would mind.
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Oh how I wish I could see this stuff in person! But we are going to a museum on next Friday, so that will be fun.
I love art.
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