Views of the interiorThe untitled mobile (1977), commissioned of Alexander Calder, is his largest at 80 feet in diameter, but a mere 900 pounds.
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The large lobby interior has a skylighted atrium with bridges connecting gallery areas and a slowly moving Calder mobile. Some critics object to the large amount of space devoted to public milling and meeting contrasted with the small amount devoted to gallery exhibition space. A related question: is the building or the art it contains the main attraction? |
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Views of Anthony Caro's
National Gallery Ledge Piece and Woman, a woven hanging after Joan Miró, woven by Josep Royo. See additional sculpture both inside and outside the East Wing.
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Views of the upper level and skylight |
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A plaza with a fountain connects the new and old building. Below in the restaurant and lobby are skylights and a waterfall. |
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