This one is in the lobby of the building at 190 South LaSalle Street, you can't miss it when you walk in. Done by Anthony Caro. Quoting Mr. Artner "An evocation of music very different [ yes indeed!] from Polasek's Thomas Memorial; this one, by Britain's leading living abstract sculptor, communicates not the general spirit of music [ as did the statue of the goddess Music] but something of one of its oldest constructions involving themes sounded in several parts or voices."
I am not that technically proficient in music to be able to comment on that. It does sound to me is if Artner is referencing the kind of songs sung in rounds, such as "Row,Row Your Boat". Although that is not old. But I could be totally wrong here. Whatever, I liked it. The Gregorian chants may be what he is talking about; I just don't know, and I don't think it matters. You like it or you don't, although certainly the more you know about a subject, the better you can appreciate it.
This is absolutely monumental in size. I'm sorry I don't have someone in the pictures to give you an idea, although the couch does help. There is a nice viewing area in front of it, with a 2 comfy sofas, chairs, coffee table. And a couple of chairs off to one side. There are guards at the doors, but as long as you are just staying in the lobby, it's fine.
One of the things I like about it is that it fits its space so perfectly. In looking at these pictures online, I notice that they really do not convey, in any sense, the power of this sculpture. You must see it. So if you are in the vicinity, please do drop in. It is well worth it.
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