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Ajano, Fred,
Beasley, George,
Martin, Tony,
Abstract
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Allegory -- Civic
Object -- Other
Object -- Musical Instrument
Architecture -- Science
Outdoor Sculpture -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Sculpture
Communication Linkages, (sculpture).
Artist:
Ajano, Fred, sculptor.
Beasley, George, assistant.
Martin, Tony, 1937- , assistant.
Title:
Communication Linkages, (sculpture).
Dates:
1991. Dedicated Sept. 6, 1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: plaster over concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 92 in. x W. 49 in. x Diam. 43 in.; Base: approx. H. 26 in. x Diam. 21 1/2 in.
Inscription:
(On vertical piece between globe and satellite dish, in raised lettering:) FRED AJANO/1991 signed
Description:
An abstract sculpture with a globe of the earth intersected by a drum and topped with a satellite dish. The sculpture is mounted on top of circular base.
Subject:
Abstract
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Technology
Allegory -- Civic -- Unity
Object -- Other -- Globe
Object -- Musical Instrument -- Drum
Architecture -- Science -- Satellite
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Clark-Atlanta University, Facilities Operation Department, James P. Brawley Drive at Fair Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Located Clark-Atlanta University, Center of old Clark Campus, Atlanta, Georgia
Remarks:
Tony Martin helped with the molds, as did George Beasley, who also supervised the casting. Related text reads: Donated by Alkaji (Dr.) Hassah Adamu/Wakilin Adamawa and Chairman/CAU-Wakili Council of Nigeria/in Commemoration of/THE LINKAGE BETWEEN AFRICA AND AMERICA/September 6, 1991.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia, Atlanta survey, 1994.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS GA000327
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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