Thursday, October 1, 2009

October Theme Day: Contrast

Alexander Calder's work (1968) and Jeronimus Monastery (early 16th century) at Belém, western Lisbon.

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30 comments:

Sharon said...

What a perfect choice for the theme. Calder's art seems somehow out of place against such a historic building. I worked in Chicago for 2 1/2 years a few years back and there is a giant Calder similar to this one located in front of the post office building. But, that building itself was modern so it sort of fit right in.

B SQUARED said...

A nice choice. Looks like something from a SciFi movie.

Tussy said...

What is it? Real art.

Happy Theme Day!

Funny thought of you for this, I like it.

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VP said...

This is a real contrast and the poor Calder is outclassed by the glimpse of the Monastery.

Copenhagen said...

I always prefered old historical buildings over modern art. Thanks for sharing.

Lowell said...

The sculpture is OK. Good for theme day. But I do love that monastery!

Jilly said...

That's a contrast! Modern and old, colours, shadows. Excellent!

Small City Scenes said...

Perfect contrast. the old and the new. I like it. MB

Judy said...

That is surely a contrast! Good choice.

Olivier said...

sculpture originale, un beau contrasme entre le vieux et le moderne, bonne idee

Dina said...

! Who decided to plop it down there? Too much contrast for me. A picture just made for Theme Day.
Your Calder looks almost like ours. Are all his stabiles painted with "Calder red"?

Gerald (Ackworth born) said...

a good contrast indeed

Anya said...

Contrast and great ART :)
Great choice !!
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cieldequimper said...

Yep, fantastic contrast. And I love Calder!

Lisa Wilson said...

Great photo for theme day!! Interesting, too.

joo said...

Interesting contrast! Do I have to say which I like more:)

Jim said...

Great theme day post and very interesting sculpture.

Stefan Jansson said...

Who wouldn't want one of those in the garden.

marley said...

Excellent photo. Great contrast.

Marie-Noyale said...

I like both!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

interesting contrast in both style and color.

Mirela said...

Wonderful contrast shot. Personally, I'd immediately remove the "art piece" (yup, I'm not a fan of modern art!) and enjoy the architectural wealth of the building behind it :)

brattcat said...

Very good example of 'contrast'. It's so interesting to see your interpretation.

Jim Klenke said...

Nice choice, I will always pick the old.

Cezar and Léia said...

Modern, red and wonderful!
Congratulations!
Léia

Bhavesh Chhatbar said...

Deep contrast in time and colors. Nice work!

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Lois said...

Nice choice for Theme Day!

Leif Hagen said...

Great contrast between the orange "Spider" and everything else! Fab foto for theme day!

AB said...

Parece em ponto de sair de passeio,

Tinsie said...

Excellent choice for the contrast theme.