Triangles and Arches - Albany, NY
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The abstract geometric sculpture "Triangles and Arches" is located on the south pool of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY
Waymark Code: WMHTHZ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2013
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Triangles and Arches is 19' by 30' abstract geometric sculpture created by Alexander Calder in 1965. The black painted steel sculpture is supported on a concrete bases and is located in the south pool of the Empire State Plaza, opposite the new York State Museum, in Albany, NY. The sculpture was acquired by then Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller as part of an extensive art collection on display at the new State Capitol complex.
This monumental size sculpture consists of several interconnected triangular forms with curved sides arranged to create a series of arches and supported in the middle of a reflecting pool by eight concrete pads. Depending upon the viewers angle, the sculpture suggests sail ships on the water.
Title: Triangles and Arches
Artist: Alexander Calder
Media (materials) used: painted steel sculpture; concrete base
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY
Date of creation or placement: Installed 1966
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