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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Sculpture Saturday #37
The Fondation Maeght is one of my favourite museums of modern art. It’s situated on a hill overlooking Saint-Paul de Vence, not too far from where I live. It was established in 1964 by Marguerite and Aimé Maeght and houses paintings, sculptures, collages, ceramics and all forms of modern art.
The past few weeks, I’ve featured sculptures from its beautifully landscaped sculpture garden. Today’s La Fourche (1963) is from The Miró Labyrinth devised by Catalan artist Joan Miró with the help of his ceramicist friends, father and son Josep Llorens Artigas and Joan Gardy Artigas. Incorporating ceramic, Carrara marble, iron, bronze and concrete, the monumental pieces bring sculpture, architecture and nature together. The Labyrinth is explored by following a white line painted on the walls, representing Ariadne’s thread from Greek legend, before visitors come face-to-face with fantastical animals from Miró’s personal mythology.
This challenge is kindly hosted by Susan Kelly over at No Fixed Plans.
Share a photo of a statue or sculpture – go on, give it a go, you know you want to!
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Thank you
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Oooh I would love to visit, Sheree! Enjoyed the video clip! . . . Is it just me, or does the pic you’ve shared strike a note of terror in your heart??? 🌞😃🌞
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Funny you should say that…..
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Another good choice
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Thanks Derrick
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I can see why this museum is a favorite. The video was great for background. You’ve convinced me to visit one day.
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It’s one of my regular haunts
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