Northpark Center, Dallas, Texas
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Mark di Suvero
Ad Astra, 2005
Painted Steel
48 x 25 feet
Other works by di Suvero in the Dallas area – Proverb and Ave
Pamela Nelson and Robert A. Wilson
Color Equations, 2007
4′ x4′ Placards (aluminum with glossy vinyl Surface
I took the train to the Park Lane station and walked across Central Expressway to Northpark Center to look at one of the Nasher Xchange sculptures there. To walk to Northpark is a subversive act in itself. It is the epitome of car culture, of consumer culture, of upper crust shopping culture.
I felt like I was an alien, a barbarian spy infiltrating a pecunious fortress.
Of course Northpark is more than a mere shopping experience. It is the heart of Raymond Nasher’s real estate empire and the main source of the funds he used to build his incredible collection of sculpture and his museums, including Dallas’s Nasher Sculpture Center. There are some incredible artworks installed in the mall.
So I had to walk around and look at them. It is a very odd and unique setting for some amazing art. To be there looking at sculpture and not toting little bags with designer names or logos on them…. it was surreal.
Ad Astra, Mark di Suvero
Northpark Center
Dallas, Texas
Ad Astra, Mark di Suvero
Northpark Center
Dallas, Texas
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Actually I think the three pots of plants at the base detract from the sculpture. That is just my opinion of course. m♥m p.s. watching the Smurfs with Gwen. She spent the night with me. I’ll take her home, have a dr. appt. & will stop for a visit with Jan.
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I am sure those pots are there to keep people from banging their heads on the sculpture as they walk by.
It’s a shame how many people overlook all the art. They also employ a team of people just for plant care throughout the mall. Pretty awesome place.
Good old Northpark… Surprised you’re still alive after crossing 75!
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