May 31st, 2011
Over the Memorial Day weekend, we had the opportunity to visit Louisville’s 21c Museum, billed as “North America’s only museum devoted solely to art of the 21st century.” In addition to the interactive exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, and many other activities there, we snapped a few shots of pieces that intrigued us.
Elastic Empire State
The first picture is an aluminum sculpture by Alex Arrechea called Elastic Empire State, which was commissioned by the museum in 2011 and is one of a series of rolled building sculptures. They are intended as a satirical depiction of the “fluctuations in economics through the metaphor of modified architecture.” (I’m still waiting for that sharp economic upturn indicated by the spire of the building).
American Appeal Bridge
Next, artist Yoan Capote uses paint, fish hooks, and nails to create American Appeal (Bridge). Everything in the picture that is black is a hook, resulting in what must be thousands of metal fish hooks on the canvas.
The final picture is a three-dimensional “tornado” of metal objects, suspended in space a two-story atrium. [Update: Thanks to a friend of the Cut2Size Angle, we now know this piece is Anne Peabody's Wheel of Fortune. Peabody's arresting sculpture is made from carved wooden items like broken eggs and flashlights, and combined with found bits of glass to form a massive funnel cloud reminiscent of the one that leveled much of Louisville over 30 years ago.]
Wheel of Fortune
We didn’t see any artist information, but if someone knows, please post a comment and we will update this post. There were a number of other exhibits that were really hands-on and appropriate for kids, and a boutique hotel and celebrated restaurant called Proof attached if you want to make a day of it.
April 22nd, 2011
What do you think of our camouflaged, ballerina mascot with monkey pajamas?
are a perfect setting for a few days of classic car, food and music. Dennis Gage of My Classic Car heads northwest to the Kruise of Klamath in this week’s episode to check out the scene.
