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Guggenheim's Re:Contemplating the Void competition invites digital reinterpretations of Wright's rotunda

digital · 2026-04-22

To mark its 50th anniversary, the Guggenheim Museum is hosting a contest called Re:Contemplating the Void, where artists are challenged to reimagine Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic rotunda. Submissions are being shared on Flickr, with artists using a range of methods like Photoshop, rendering, collages, and traditional artwork. Some notable entries include Vasbro's giant fake beehive, a climbable medieval castle tower, trinadv's marine-themed piece titled Erv's Afternoon, Alexander Nikanpour's visitor-friendly bubble ships, and Margaret Sharrow's tribute to Fallingwater with a waterfall design. On June 1, 2010, Nancy Spector and David van der Leer will reveal five winners, who will receive a Guggenheim Store gift package. This contest ties into the exhibition Contemplating the Void, which encourages creative exploration of the museum’s space.

Key facts

  • The Guggenheim Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary with the Re:Contemplating the Void online competition
  • Artists submitted digital works reimagining Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic rotunda interior
  • Submissions were uploaded to Flickr and ranged from impossible to hilarious and interesting
  • Most artists used Photoshop, with some employing computer rendering, photo collage, painting, or drawing
  • Notable entries included Vasbro's giant beehive and medieval castle, trinadv's Erv's Afternoon with sea life, Alexander Nikanpour's floating bubble ships, and Margaret Sharrow artist's waterfall
  • Nancy Spector and David van der Leer will select five winners announced June 1, 2010
  • Winners receive a gift package including a Fisheye camera, tote bag, book, and admission tickets
  • The competition relates to the exhibition Contemplating the Void: Interventions in the Guggenheim Museum

Entities

Artists

  • Vasbro
  • trinadv
  • Alexander Nikanpour
  • Margaret Sharrow artist
  • Nancy Spector
  • David van der Leer
  • Frank Lloyd Wright

Institutions

  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Guggenheim Store
  • Flickr

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