The book talks about how the intent of most artists is to create works of art, of joy, and of beauty. In contrast, Magdalena Abakanowicz creates Agora, a piece involving several outdoor sculptures, that give 'fearful reference to twentieht-centurey human disasters.'
The reason that they caught my eye was that they reminded me of a series of sculptures from my home town. Each year Spokane, WA hosts a fun-run called Bloomsday - It encourages everyone of all athletic ability to become active and participate by walking, running, skating, etc. I always remember the mothers bringing up the caboose with their baby strollers and bright neon athletic-wear. Riverfront Park says that Bloomsday is the largest timed road running race in the world. In recognition of the annual fun-run, David Govedare in 1984 created an outdoor exhibit that is now a permanent part of Riverfront Park. The statues are titled, "The Joy of Running Together."
The reason that they caught my eye was that they reminded me of a series of sculptures from my home town. Each year Spokane, WA hosts a fun-run called Bloomsday - It encourages everyone of all athletic ability to become active and participate by walking, running, skating, etc. I always remember the mothers bringing up the caboose with their baby strollers and bright neon athletic-wear. Riverfront Park says that Bloomsday is the largest timed road running race in the world. In recognition of the annual fun-run, David Govedare in 1984 created an outdoor exhibit that is now a permanent part of Riverfront Park. The statues are titled, "The Joy of Running Together."
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