this is the Alexander Calder mobile [above] that is hung in the east-wing of the national gallery of art in washington d.c. and a few smaller works (methinks by him too) that render the lovely shadowy-play with the lighting [below]... they share some resemblance to Henri Matisse's paper cuts (mentioned below) but the wonderful thing about these mobiles is that as they move, their structures alter and the shadows change ever so subtlely... and yet they remain in equilibrium...
i also got to see some of Mark Rothko's canvases... although i suspect my favourite of his is hung in the Ludwig Museum of modern art in Cologne, Germany, near the Dome Cathedral...
it was unfortunate that the exhibition of Henri Matisse's paper cuts was closed when i visited the gallery... for i am rather fond of the french artist... i love his colorful vibrant creations... and can only be thankful for the chance to enjoy some of his works when i was inter-railing through the south of france some 8 years ago...
posted by ~overacuppa~ on Thursday, 17 November, 2005 at 23:48 hrs
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