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Henry Moore (1898 - 1986)
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Atomiteos / Atom Piece |
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map | Didrichsen Art Museum, forecourt, Kuusisaari |
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'Atomic Work' is a bronze casting from a series of six works. Henry Moore produced the work as a study for the large work 'Nuclear Energy', located on the Chicago University campus.
The predecessors of the theme are helmet-like works. The first variation of which was created by Moore under the threat of bombardment during the Second World War.
'Atomic' work can be interpreted as a helmet, or a skull, or even a mushroom-like formation. It is a concentration of power and threat, without giving an impression of movement and expansion. Moore considered sculpturing as a static expression of themes and forms.
See also 'Reclining Figure on a Pedastal'.
The museum and it's statue park are closed until September 2014. During this time the statue is on loan at Villa Gyllenberg front yard at Kuusisaari.
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The artist
© Helsinki City Artmuseum
WWW-production: Lasipalatsin Mediakeskus Oy,
Flammable Solutions Oy 2001
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