Homage to Newton - Salvador Dali - Singapore
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Within the UOB plaza is a limited edition Salvador Dali sculpture dedicated to Sir. Issac Newtons discovery of the law of gravity.
Waymark Code: WM56RR
Location: Singapore
Date Posted: 11/19/2008
Views: 19
Under the cover of the UOB plaza is a Salvador Dali sculpture titled HOMAGE TO NEWTON. On the pedistal is a plaque that describes this work of art.
SALVADOR DALI
Figueras 1904-1989 Figueras
HOMAGE TO NEWTON
Bronze with dark patina
Signed and numbered 5/8
Cast in 1985
388 X 210 X 133 cm
In the 17th century, Sir Issac Newton discovered the law of gravity. Legend tells us that the origin of this most important and fundamental physical law was initiated by the falling of an apple, represented in the present work by the ball falling from the right hand.
Salvador Dali, one fo the most important surrealist artists, takes the liberty to go even further in paying homage to Newton by opening up the torso of the figure and syspending the heart to indicate "open heartedness". The open head represents and "op[en-mind". These are two necessary qualit9ies fo thte discovery f important natual laws as well as for success of all human endeavours.
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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Homage to Newton
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Salvador Dali
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1985
Materials used: Bronze
Location: UOB Bank Outdoor Plaza
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