Victor Vasarély (1906 - 1997) was a French Hungarian-born artist often acclaimed as the father of Op-art.
This is the roof of the Congress Centre on Avenue Princesse Grace and is part of what was once known as Loew's Hotel. (Some hotels have a habit of changing names - and presumably owners - in Monaco). The work is called Hexagrace - Le Ciel, la Mer, la Terre.' (Sky, Sea and Earth) The Fondation Vasarély in Aix-en-Provence was responsible for its execution.
I like it. At first, I was hoping it was a swimming or wading pool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Vasarély and the horizon, just great! Is one of the greatest of S. XX.
ReplyDeleteI wish there was more of this on buildings. It adds so much.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first opened this I thought it might be a very colorful helicoptor port. This is quite striking.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the pattern blocks designs my grandchildren like to make. This is just beautiful!!
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A Vasarély roof! It's the 1st time I see it, it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteEhm... Naughty fab, at first I thought it's an heliport. (Sorry Mr. Vasarély)
ReplyDeleteGreat pic, well done.
ReplyDeleteHere's something fun, did you take these pictures?
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Sean