Sol LeWitt on the Roof: Splotches, Whirls and Twirls is showing from April 26 to October 30th 2005 (weather permitting) at The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue New York
This summer’s installation by Conceptual artist Sol LeWitt includes five sculptures and one wall drawing. A prolific artist since his emergence in the mid-1960s, LeWitt is showing recent sculptures, called Splotches. With a palette of bold colors, LeWitt has created large-scale, painted fiberglass works. Their undulating, curvilinear shapes and vibrant hues brilliantly engage with the natural landscape of Central Park. LeWitt’s wall drawing, Whirls and Twirls, echoes the abstract forms and vivid color of the Splotches. Taken together, these works represent a bright complement to the unique setting of The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, which offers a spectacular view of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Beverage and sandwich service is available from 10:00 a.m. until closing, including Friday and Saturday evenings.
April 26, 2005–October 30, 2005 (weather permitting)
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198
Phone: 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
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The installation is made possible by a grant from Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky.