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| Alterations in Space - Francois Kovacs (1915-2005) |
This graceful modern art sculpture was designed and created by Francois Kovacs, a Belgian doctor and medical researcher who had a passion and a talent for sculpting. He worked in a variety of mediums, from marble to bronze.
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| Alterations in Space - Francois Kovacs (1915-2005) |
Kovacs was not credited for his artwork here in Jeddah until 2012 when
my blogs played a role in changing the credit from previously "Unknown" to
Kovacs. To read the story of how it happened, please
CLICK HERE.
Alterations in Space can be viewed at the new Open Air Sculpture Park in Jeddah's Middle Corniche. It is the site for the opening ceremony of
Jeddah Art Week on Saturday, February 1st at
6pm, which kicks off the first of many scheduled events. The public is welcome at any of the events. Hope to see you
there!
That is the most incredible Sculpture park! I have been loving this series.
ReplyDeleteHi RedPat - This sculpture park is just one of several sculpture parks in the city. Many more sculptures are sprinkled about the city of Jeddah in various locations as well. The official count is somewhere around 350 total.
DeleteThese are fascinating to see!
ReplyDeleteHi Icy BC - Thank you. I love sharing photos of Jeddah's sculptures because most people will never be able to come here and see them - and they are quite amazing.
DeleteGreat title for these lovely sculptures.
ReplyDeleteHi Lady Fi - I too like the title. It's quite apropos. This sculpture looks different from every angle.
DeleteIt is a pity that so many of the bases of the sculptures are in poor condition.
ReplyDeleteHi Jerry - They are actually new and weren't quite finished when I took these pics. I believe the bases should all be freshly painted in time for the opening ceremony in a couple of days.
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