Agam's kinetic sculpture got kinetic again, at least for a short time, thanks to this worker moving each segment and giving them all a good cleaning.When it was installed in 1984 I assume water was shpritzing in the fountain, but today it's dry and dust gathers fast.
"The Beating Heart Caring for Jerusalem" stands in the courtyard next to the Chagall windows synagogue at Hadassah Medical Organization.
For more about this sculpture, Yaacov Agam, and why he thinks Jerusalem art should be different from all other art, please see my earlier post.
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For more nice shadows, see Tracy's meme, Shadow Shot Sunday.
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Nice piece - very 80's.
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Hi Dina! I’m so happy to be here after my accident ;)
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That's a beautiful shot.
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Cool.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting post! And love the photo of the artwork being overturned and refreshed!
ReplyDeleteI like photos of workers doing what they do, especially if shadow are involved!
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If I were a shadow,
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There I would glow sleekly,
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'the innerst within' deserves much to be cleaned. thoughtful entry and sculpture. please have a good sunday.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe the change in climate.....in our lifetime. Have a great week, Dina.
ReplyDeleteA lovely "shadow shot"...beautiful blue!
ReplyDeleteYou do have the most interesting modern sculptures in Jerusalem. Each one is so much fun to look at.
ReplyDeleteI like your picture a lot, especially the light and shadows.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful modern sculpture, Dina.
ReplyDeleteNice lines of shadow and a great sculpture!
ReplyDelete"The beating heart caring for Jerusalem"...love the name of the fountain/sulpture.
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I really like that sculpture! It casts a lovely shadow too! Thanks Dina for your lovely words on my blog and I really aprreciate all you've contributed to SSS! It's likely that I'll never be fortunate enough to travel to your part of the world but I sure have enjoyed seeing it through your eyes! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGood news is that there is a little team that will be taking over SSS. Yippeee! I'll post the details on my blog next Sunday :)
I just adore all of your posts. They are so interesting and informative, and I learn so much. I especially enjoy how you mix all of the interesting facts about Judaism and Christianity. Your is one of my favorite blogs t read in the evening even if I do not always leave notes. genie
ReplyDeleteA pity that the sculpture is not functioning as it was intended...
ReplyDeleteNice photo.
I have my own precise ideas about sculpture, but this thing is not so bad...
ReplyDeleteReally cool sculpture!
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