Rome, Università Degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, 2005. Model of the Palasport (scale 1:250), 2005 Wood, Plexiglas, Polystyrene, metal, cm 194 x 154 x 76. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
The Grand Opening of the Santiago Calatrava: The Metamorphosis of Spaceexhibition took place on Wednesday, December 4th in the monumental spaces of the Braccio di Carlo Magno.
The exhibition, sponsored by the Vatican Museums and the Pontifical Council for Culture, and curated by Micol Forti (Curator of the Collection of Contemporary Art of the Vatican Museums), presents a collection of approximately 140 works of art to the public, showing the complex and multiform artistic productions of the famous Spanish architect and engineer.
Puente de la Mujer Bridge – Buenos Aires, 1998-2001. Model (scale 1:100), 2013. Wood, Plexiglas, Polystyrene, metal, cm 183 x 103 x 72. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
The selected core of architectural models is accompanied by the corresponding preparatory studies, but also by watercolor paintings, which were generated by a creative inspiration completely independent from the genesis of the same projects. In addition, there is a rich anthology of sculptures, both monumental and in a more reduced size, made out of bronze, marble, alabaster, and wood.
Near the Parthenon, 2011. Watercolor on Japanese paper, cm135 x 69. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
The combination of works pertaining to different artistic codes, although closely related, directs the observer’s gaze to different levels of interpretation of the architectural volumes, and of the vision of space and shapes, typical characteristics of Calatrava’s artistic path.
Endless Light, 2008. White alabaster, cm 30 x 30 x 30. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
No title [Trees with yellow background], 2011. Watercolor on handmade paper, cm 102 x 153. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
No title [Geometrical face on red background], 2011. Watercolor on cardboard, cm 77 x 56. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
Cascade, 2009. Rosewood, cm 65 x 15 x 68. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
Morphing Yellow, 2009. Aluminium, cm 183 x 13 x 183. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
Infinite Spirit, 2013. Lime Wood, cm 330 x 30 x 300 cm. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
Turning Torso – Malmö Tower, 1999-2005. Model (scale 1 :150), 2004. Wood, Plexiglas, Polystyrene, metal, cm 87 x 61 x 142. Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
Model of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 2013. New Model in progress (scale 1:20). Wood, Plexiglas, Polystyrene, metal, cm 210.5 x 130.5 x 135. Photo of an existent model (scale 1:100). Property of Studio Calatrava © Santiago Calatrava
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