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Bernar Venet — Arcs in Disorder: 83.5° Arc x 14
Bernar Venet

Arcs in Disorder: 83.5° Arc x 14

Three large-scale steel arcs sweep and intersect in seemingly random, chaotic arrangements, their bold industrial curves defying any sense of geometric order or symmetry. Venet's signature mathematical vocabulary is evident in the work's title, which precisely quantifies the angle and repetition of each arc, creating a tension between rational measurement and visual disorder. The monumental forms command space with raw physicality, inviting viewers to navigate the relationship between scientific precision and expressive, almost turbulent energy.

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April 28, 2014

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Bernar Venet, Arcs in Disorder: 83.5° Arc x 14

Three large-scale steel arcs sweep and intersect in seemingly random, chaotic arrangements, their bold industrial curves defying any sense of geometric order or symmetry. Venet's signature mathematical vocabulary is evident in the work's title, which precisely quantifies the angle and repetition of each arc, creating a tension between rational measurement and visual disorder. The monumental forms command space with raw physicality, inviting viewers to navigate the relationship between scientific precision and expressive, almost turbulent energy.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Industrial, Geometric, Monochrome, French, Bold, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, Abstract, Minimalism, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro, Brittany Laques, Kyle Stewart