Arcs in Disorder: 83.5 Degree Arc x 14
A monumental sculpture by Bernar Venet, *Arcs in Disorder: 83.5 Degree Arc x 14* presents a dynamic tangle of massive steel arcs that appear simultaneously chaotic and mathematically precise. The work reflects Venet's signature exploration of mathematical and geometric concepts translated into large-scale three-dimensional form, with each arc defined by a specific angular measurement. The overlapping, interlocking curves create a sense of controlled disorder, embodying the tension between systematic structure and expressive freedom.
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- Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT
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April 24, 2018
Collectors of Bernar Venet
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Richard Serra
American · b. 1938
Serra similarly employed massive weathered steel in monumental sculptural forms defined by curves and geometric precision, creating works that impose a physical and psychological tension between industrial material weight and flowing mathematical shapes.
Anthony Caro
British · b. 1924
Caro constructed large scale abstract steel sculptures that explore the expressive potential of industrial metal forms arranged in dynamic configurations, sharing Venet's interest in structural geometry and the visual energy created by interlocking rigid elements.
Max Bill
Swiss · b. 1908
Bill devoted his sculptural practice to translating precise mathematical concepts such as continuous surfaces and geometric progressions into three dimensional form, mirroring Venet's core methodology of grounding monochromatic abstract sculpture in rigorous mathematical logic.
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