Daniel Buren's 2005 Guggenheim Installation 'The Eye of the Storm' Reimagined Museum Space

From March 25 to June 8, 2005, 'The Eye of the Storm' was showcased by Daniel Buren at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, featuring three distinct installations. In the Rotunda, 'Around the Corner' presented a sculpture adorned with mirror panels, magenta gels, and green-yellow stripes. The High Gallery highlighted 'Wall of Paintings,' which displayed early striped canvases dating from 1966 to 1977. Another installation, 'Color, Rhythm, Transparency, work in situ,' incorporated colored window gels and mirrored bars. Buren, who began his career in the 1960s, utilized striped awning fabric as his primary 'visual tool,' prioritizing context over independent art. His 2005 exhibition interacted with the museum's architecture, reflecting visitor movements, while 'Photo-Souvenirs' were displayed in Rotunda alcoves.