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[Exhibit Name: Voltri VI, 1962 - A Testament to Artistic Fertility]

Description: Explore "Voltri VI, 1962," a striking sculpture by David Smith, featured at the Nasher Sculpture Center. During a fertile period in 1962, Smith crafted this masterpiece while working at a disused steel factory in Voltri, Italy. Using a cart for moving hot steel, he transformed it into an artful arrangement, welding a steel wedge to one end and adding large, vertical plates separated by a gap. The sculpture showcases an elegant contrast between irregular curving profiles and the mechanical under… more
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.788182 -96.800157
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Voltri VI, 1962: An Artistic Triumph by David Smith at Nasher Sculpture Center]

Description: Immerse yourself in the brilliance of "Voltri VI, 1962," a captivating sculpture by renowned artist David Smith, now on display at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Witness the result of Smith's remarkable productivity during his time in Italy, where he transformed a simple cart used for moving hot steel into a stunning artwork. The sculpture features a skillful fusion of steel elements, with a wedge and large vertical plates forming an intriguing interplay of irregular curves and mechanical precisi… more
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.788182 -96.800157
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Voltri VI, 1962: A Masterpiece of Contrasts by David Smith at Nasher Sculpture Center]

Description: Delve into the artistic brilliance of "Voltri VI, 1962," an extraordinary sculpture created by the celebrated artist David Smith, showcased at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Discover the captivating story behind this masterpiece, as Smith's Italian journey led him to craft 27 sculptures in just one month. Marvel at the harmonious fusion of a cart's industrial undercarriage and the graceful, irregular curves of vertical plates, skillfully welding together monumentality and delicate balance in this… more
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.788182 -96.800157
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Venice Woman IV: Alberto Giacometti's Timeless Expression of Dignity and Fragility]

Description: Delve into the captivating world of Alberto Giacometti's "Venice Woman IV," a remarkable sculpture from the iconic series depicting standing women. These sculptures, among the artist's most significant contributions to modern art, exude an enduring sense of dignity and grandeur reminiscent of ancient masterpieces. Yet, they also carry a sense of remoteness and anonymity, offering a poignant reflection on the delicate nature of the human condition in the modern age. Created during a prolific per… more
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.788182 -96.800157
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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