Amor-Love
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¿Es el arte público un mecanismo de evocación sentimental?
Escondida bajo las sombras de los árboles en una esquina de The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden (Constitution Ave., NW between 7th and 9th) se encuentra la palabra amor, hecha escultura en letras rojas, para disfrute y sorpresa de algunos visitantes. Sitio designado para los selfies de parejas que pasan y se toman de la mano. Amor es una escultura relativamente de nueva adquisición para este importante museo al aire libre y a muchos toma de sorpresa, más en los tiempos políticos que se viven donde parece imperar su contraparte, esto es el antónimo de esta hermoso vocablo que decimos al oído a quien queremos y en voz alta a quien nos importa. Visiten esta pieza, tómense su selfie y envíenlo a quien desee, es más, inundemos la internet con este mensaje para que impere y se haga viral.
Is public art a mechanism of sentimental evocation?
Hidden under the shadows of the trees in a corner of The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden (Constitution Ave., NW between 7th and 9th) is the word love, made sculpture in red letters, for enjoyment and surprise of visitors. It’s a site designed for selfies between love birds who pass by, hand in hand. This “love” is a relatively new addition to this important outdoor museum-garden. It may take some people by surprise in these political times, in which the exact counterpart of love seems to prevail. It’s a beautiful word we say in the ear of those we love, and say out loud to those who care. Visit this piece of art, receive a little bit of love for yourself, and send it to whoever speaks to your heart. Indeed, flood the internet with this message–make it “go viral.”
Robert Indiana’s AMOR was unveiled two weeks ago. According to the NGA, this variation on Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture is the Gallery’s first acquisition of his work.
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