Galaxy (sculpture) explained

Galaxy
Wikidata:Q74828652
Artist:Alexander Liberman
Medium:Steel
Movement:Geometric abstraction
Height Imperial:45
Width Imperial:27
Metric Unit:m
Imperial Unit:ft
Weight:14 tons
City:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Coordinates:35.4694°N -97.5166°W
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:13
Owner:Leadership Square

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

Description

The abstract (geometric) welded steel sculpture is approximately 45feet tall and 27feet 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 Liberman'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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Galaxy, (sculpture).. August 8, 2019. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. News: Price . Mary . February 9, 1985 . "Galaxy' Sculpture Dedicated by Artist at Leadership Square . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231216011353/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/02/09/galaxy-sculpture-dedicated-by-artist-at-leadership-square/62774695007/ . December 16, 2023 . October 28, 2024 . The Oklahoman.