Flensted Guggenheim Building Mobile
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Description
“But what does it take to make a mobile that reflects the modernist architecture of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, pays tribute to its famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, and reflects the art inside?” “Well, it take almost three years of hard work, innovation and much discussion on both sides of the Atlantic. From his home in Denmark, mobile artist Ole Flensted worked to create his interpretation of the Guggenheim and the New York skyline. He sees the Guggenheim as “a spiralling pearl nestled amongst the skyscraper-high buildings”. This new Guggenheim Mobile not only explores the architecture but, as with all Flensted Mobiles, also allows the shapes to move and change. Movement allows the light, seen through the tens of tiny windows in each of the buildings, to change in a similar way to the building itself, which ingeniously used its circular structure to allow sunlight to filter through and reflect light naturally: a wonderful way to view art!
DESIGNED BY:
- Ole Flensted, 2011
MEASUREMENTS:
- 52 x 38 cm / 20.4 x 14.9 inch
MATERIALS:
- Cardboard
Brand
Christian and Grethe Flensted created the first Flensted mobile to honor their daughter’s birth in 1953. Before, Danish mobiles were seen as a traditional craft. Their inaugural creation, the stork mobile, captured hearts worldwide. Christian Flensted's vision and Grethe's creative flair laid the foundation for a brand that transcends mere decoration, becoming timeless pieces of kinetic art.
Flensted Mobiles are captivating in their movements and ability to infuse any space with a sense of whimsy and sophistication. Christian Flensted was known as the "Uromager," a Danish term loosely translated as a “maker of mischief,” stemming from his knack for crafting captivating creations in perpetual motion. Flensted Mobiles' hallmark lies in their intricate designs, meticulously engineered to maintain a harmonious equilibrium while each element dances gracefully, epitomizing the essence of Danish craftsmanship.
Shipping
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