#urbansculpture

[normally0]

A New Perspective

The Alamo, or Astor Place Cube, stands as a testament to the wonder of perspective and the magic angle that governs it. With its precisely defined angle of approximately 54.7356°, the cube embodies the epitome of the vanishing point, capable of collapsing geometry and transforming perception. Situated in the East Village neighbourhood of Manhattan, this outdoor sculpture by Tony Rosenthal captivates viewers with its enigmatic presence.

At first glance, the cube appears static, yet it holds a hidden secret: it rotates around a central pole, defying expectations and challenging perceptions. Rosenthal's original intention was for the cube to remain fixed, but its free movement adds a layer of intrigue, inviting viewers to interact with it and experience the city in a unique way. Spinning the cube becomes a ritual, a rite of passage for New Yorkers, ingrained in the fabric of urban life.

The cube's significance extends beyond its physical form. Positioned at a bustling intersection near the Astor Place subway station, it serves as a meeting point and a symbol of community. Its presence transcends time, evoking nostalgia for the countercultural movements of the 1960s while remaining a vital part of contemporary urban life.

From a perspective standpoint, the cube's rotation offers a fascinating study in perception. As it turns, it transforms from a solid object into a dynamic shape, morphing before the viewer's eyes. Through the lens of worms-eye or birds-eye perspective, the cube takes on new dimensions, appearing as an equilateral triangle with infinite possibilities stretching outwards.

This transformation echoes the concept of isometric projection and hints at the prophecy of the fourth dimension, suggesting a realm beyond our immediate perception. The cube becomes a gateway to exploring the complexities of space and time, inviting contemplation on the nature of reality and existence.

In essence, the Alamo Cube embodies the intersection of art, architecture, and philosophy, offering a glimpse into the boundless potential of perspective. Its position in the urban landscape serves as a reminder of the magic angle that governs our perception, inviting us to reconsider our understanding of space and form.

[almatrends]

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀: 𝗺𝗮́𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 - 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱. Lo suave aflora desde el arte urbano como un símbolo de percepción del ruido urbano tóxico que altera el mood con su hostilidad. ---- midjourney Text: “Soft Days” . #diffusion_architecture #anchorball #kenkelleher #artadvisor #livingwithart #modernartists #biennale #inflatable #inflatables #inflatablesculpture #modernsculpture #artreview #escultura #sculpture #esculpture #artnow @anchorball #anchorcontemporarysculpture #sculptor #artdubai #urbansculpture #publicart #inflatable https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0dSC0Pyh0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fashionistaru]

Good morning 🌞 How are you today? #haveagoodday I’m still at TEFAF. And the show is good as always, a bit smaller though. Yesterday we almost witnessed the robbery, were a few stands away from Symbolic & Chase. I’m so sorry they and their neighbors should stay close for now. But I’m really relieved that no one was hurt. News reading is heartbreaking as ever though art makes the thoughts fly away. But as we see violence can find its way to the most secure places, even into art treasuries. I plan to go to modern art part of exhibition today. Meanwhile I’ve remembered @danielpopper’s sculptures. Share those again here - for your and my #morninginspiration #contemporarysculpture #urbansculpture #natureasinspiration #beautyofsculpture #contemporaryart #goodmorningpost #goodmorningart #morningmood #artasinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CfYHP0rIRsv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[imaginebuddy]

Discover the Allure of Streamline Moderne

Prompt: A Streamline Moderne Architecture, commercial photography, hasselblad, photorealistic, in the style of ultrafine detail, high quality photo, eye-catching detail, realistic hyper-detail, 32k uhd, ultra hd, in the style of focus stacking, focus on joints/connections, stockphoto, contest winner, advertising-inspired, high dynamic range, digitally enhanced, large-scale --no watermark --ar 4:3 --style raw

[lifeofaphotog]

[robertalanclayton]

Cleveland Ohio, RA Clayton #statue #urbansculpture

[mrgiangyflorence]

Posted @withregram • @anchorball Nike Warrior Concept exploration // not for sale @nike #kenkelleher #artadvisor #livingwithart #modernartists #biennale #관념미학어워드 #미술관 #전시 #유화 #그림 #미술 #예술 #조각 #현대미술 #설치 #비엔날레 #artecontemporaneo #modernsculpture #artreview #escultura #sculpture #esculpture #artnow #contemporarysculpture #sculptor #artdubai #urbansculpture #publicart #contemporaryartcurator #interiordesign Kenkelleher.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIfWIftKR1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twinklemetal]

stainless steel paint finish urban decoration art, stainless steel sculpture. KD assembly sculpture. welcome to custom any sculptures from us. #urbansculpture #urbanartprojects #stainlesssteelsculpture #outdoorsculpture #gardensculpture #parksculpture #hotelsculpture #piazzasculpture #squaresculpture #gardenart #parkart #hoteldecor #interiordesignideas #hoteldesignideas #architectsidea #yarddecoration #malldecoration #publicart #publicsculpture #publicspacedecoration #contemporarysculpture #contemporaryart #restaurantdecoration #sculpturefactory #sculpturesupplier #sculpturemanufacturer #sculpture #statue https://www.instagram.com/p/CcR_ae3Fx-B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[haushusbands]

#urbansculpture in #montreal (at Centre-Ville De Montréal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWtt_H-pEcG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[desantacoloma]

Shopper's fatigue

[digitaldoes]

BRIQUE N°3 ‘COMPLEX’ Check for more: https://www.digitaldoes.com/work/complex/

[docudf]

Abstracto en Dorado #mathiasgoeritz #60s #modern #modernsculpture #fineart #modern #architecture #esculturamoderna #goeritz #mural #urbansculpture #maquette #mockup #modernism #emotionalarchitecture #luisbarragan #drawings #ludico #eleco #sculpture #urbanart #museoexperimentaleleco #art #torresdesatelite #legorreta #geometry #design #urbanicon #modernist #sculptor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1xJcFFyGT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yfn6eczg125a

[imaginebuddy]

Discover the Allure of Streamline Moderne

Prompt: A Streamline Moderne Architecture, commercial photography, hasselblad, photorealistic, in the style of ultrafine detail, high quality photo, eye-catching detail, realistic hyper-detail, 32k uhd, ultra hd, in the style of focus stacking, focus on joints/connections, stockphoto, contest winner, advertising-inspired, high dynamic range, digitally enhanced, large-scale --no watermark --ar 4:3 --style raw

[lifeofaphotog]

Had a little fun with a @lightroom filter. This is the Cloud Column by Amish Kapoor located outside Houston’s Glassell School of Art. #museumdistricthouston #glassellschoolofart #urbanartphotography #urbansculptures (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjB3lKTJDZy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[artrougetw]

Private Collection | 作品典藏 夜晚的悠悠是不是也格外迷人呀✨隨著時間的流動變化，�不同的角度觀看，想像無所不在 ! 作品名稱 :悠悠 Fudge 典藏建設 :親家愛+典藏 創作者：賴冠仲 創作材質：不鏽鋼 漂泊不定 過往曾經 曾經滄海 悠悠我心 落葉歸根 幸福時分 ———————— 與一賴冠仲 #賴冠仲 #雕塑 #公共藝術 #建築 #以人為本 #入矩雕塑工作室 #藝術 #親家建設 #ARTROUGE #SCULPTURE #ABSTRACTART #ART #PUBLICART #URBANSCULPTURE #TAIWANARTIST https://www.instagram.com/p/CW-fW9rP5fa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mrgiangyflorence]

Posted @withregram • @anchorball Fish School #kenkelleher #artadvisor #livingwithart #modernartists #biennale #관념미학어워드 #미술관 #전시 #유화 #그림 #미술 #예술 #조각 #현대미술 #설치 #비엔날레 #artecontemporaneo #modernsculpture #artreview #escultura #sculpture #esculpture #artnow #contemporarysculpture #sculptor #artdubai #urbansculpture #publicart #contemporaryartcurator #interiordesign Kenkelleher.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIfU0eNhp0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=