Galaxy (sculpture)

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The sculpture in 2019
Galaxy (sculpture)
Artist Alexander Liberman
Movement Steel sculpture
Dimensions14 m× 8.2 m(45 ft× 27 ft)
Weight14 tons
Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Coordinates 35°28′10″N97°31′00″W / 35.469360°N 97.516591°W / 35.469360; -97.516591 Coordinates: 35°28′10″N97°31′00″W / 35.469360°N 97.516591°W / 35.469360; -97.516591

Galaxy is an outdoor sculpture by Alexander Liberman, installed outside Oklahoma City's Leadership Square, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. [1]

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Description

The abstract (geometric) welded steel sculpture is approximately 45 feet (14 m) tall and 27 feet (8.2 m) wide. It is painted red and weighs 14 tons. [1]

History

The sculpture was commissioned by art advisor Sharon Corgan Leeber of Architectural Arts Company, for her client Leadership Properties, Inc. It was constructed at the artist's studio in Connecticut and relocated to Oklahoma City in three pieces. Liberman visited Oklahoma City to present the maquette and for the unveiling. [2]

The work was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Galaxy, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution . Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  2. The Oklahoman, February 09, 1985 "Galaxy' Sculpture Dedicated by Artist at Leadership Square"