Thursday, September 21, 2006

Sky Mirror unveiled in Manhattan

UK sculptor Anish Kapoor has unveiled his Sky Mirror work in New York.

The sculpture, a giant mirrored disc made up of polished stainless steel panels, has previously been displayed at various locations in Britain.

Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror

Measuring 10 metres (33ft) in diameter and weighing 23 tons, the disc faces Manhattan's famous Rockefeller Centre at a 60 degree angle.

The Bombay-born artist said he had selected the site specifically for the way the Rockefeller Centre would interact with his work.

There's a short video news clip here. Requires Real Player.
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