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Sturman, Eugene,
Abstract -- Geometric
Homage -- Cabrillo
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Los Angeles
Sculpture
Homage to Cabrillo: Venetian Quadrant, (sculpture).
Artist:
Sturman, Eugene, 1945- , sculptor.
Title:
Homage to Cabrillo: Venetian Quadrant, (sculpture).
Dates:
1985.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Stainless steel and bronze.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 32 ft. x Diam. 40 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Comprised of four main elements which form a quadrant, representing the four corners of the earth or four points of the celestial sphere, and two long conical shapes which encompass a time capsule.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Homage -- Cabrillo
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Los Angeles
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department, Public Art Division, 433 South Spring Street, 10th floor, Los Angeles, California 90013
Located International Tower, 888 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California
Remarks:
The sculpture was funded as part of the One Percent for the Arts, Community Redevelopment Agency, Art in Public Places program. The sculpture was commissioned by International Tower developer Blumin/Barclay at a cost of $250,000 and was controversial when installed. IAS files contain related newsclippings from Los Angeles Times, June 16, 1985; and Downtown News, June 2, 1986; June 16, 1986; June 23, 1986; Nov. 14, 1988; and Sept. 3, 1990.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California 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 CA000376
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