Lygia Clark's 'Sundial' (1960) in MoMA Collection via Cisneros Donation
The Museum of Modern Art in New York acquired Lygia Clark's 1960 aluminum sculpture 'Relógio de sol' ('Sundial') as a gift from collector Patricia Phelps de Cisneros. This donation was made in honor of Rafael Romero. The work features a gold patina finish and has variable dimensions, typically measuring approximately 20 7/8 by 23 by 18 1/8 inches. The Associação Cultural 'O Mundo de Lygia Clark' in Rio de Janeiro provided courtesy for the piece. Information about this acquisition was published on artcritical.com on August 19, 2014.
Key facts
- Lygia Clark created 'Relógio de sol' ('Sundial') in 1960
- The sculpture is made of aluminum with gold patina
- Dimensions are variable, approximately 20 7/8 x 23 x 18 1/8 inches
- The Museum of Modern Art, New York acquired the work
- Patricia Phelps de Cisneros donated the sculpture
- The donation was made in honor of Rafael Romero
- Associação Cultural 'O Mundo de Lygia Clark' in Rio de Janeiro provided courtesy
- Information was published on artcritical.com on August 19, 2014
Entities
Artists
- Lygia Clark
Institutions
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Associação Cultural 'O Mundo de Lygia Clark'
- artcritical.com
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil