Wind Wind Wind - Boston, MA, USA
N 42° 21.576 W 071° 03.408
19T E 330619 N 4691752
This kinetic art sculpture, created by sculptor Michio Ihara is situated in the plaza, just north of the Equity Office Building and the west of Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.
Waymark Code: WMHJRY
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2013
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This 3-ton stainless steel sculpture, Wind Wind Wind, is located at 60 State Street in downtown Boston. The plaque at the art piece reads as follows:
Wind Wind Wind
Michio Ihara, Sculptor
Dedicated in Wellesley, Massachusetts 1973
Rededicated in Boston, Massachusetts 2012
Michio Ihara's kinetic sculptures are based on modular combinations of single shapes repeated throughout the sculpture. Each smaller shape builds upon itself to evoke a sense of fluidity and lightness that works within a given space. The artist's ultimate goal is to create a harmonious connection between his sculptures and the surrounding environment.
Equity Office
"This sculpture, called Wind Wind Wind, was originally installed at the Wellesley Office Park in 1973. It was removed, cleaned and renovated and will be completely installed by Equity Office Property in the outdoor plaza behind 60 State Street in early January." (
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The Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog describes the sculpture as follows:
"An abstract sculpture composed of a network of stainless steel rods arranged horizontally, vertically, and diagonally to form a curved wall dotted with rectangular pieces of stainless steel whcih move with the wind. The sculpture rests atop a brick base." (
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For a news article that describes the artist, (
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