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Santiago CalatravaWW-1986-008696
1986·Gold-plated brass, black granite·34 5/8 x 24 7/16 x 18 1/2 in. (88 x 62 x 47 cm)

Gift of the artist, 2006

Catalogue

Year
1986
Dimensions
34 5/8 x 24 7/16 x 18 1/2 in. (88 x 62 x 47 cm)

Artist

Santiago Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava

Sculpture

Santiago Calatrava Valls is a Spanish-Swiss architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms. His best-known works include the Olympic Sports Complex of Athens, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, Sweden, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas, and his largest project, the City of Arts and Sciences and Opera House in his birthplace, Valencia. His architectural firm has offices in New York City, Doha, and Zurich.

Valencia, Spain

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Year
1986
Dimensions
34 5/8 x 24 7/16 x 18 1/2 in. (88 x 62 x 47 cm)
Watts ID
WW-1986-008696

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met
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Artist

Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava

Sculpture

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