Top Four Fabric Art and Architecture Installations
by Chris Devers
Creating awe-inspiring, functional architecture and installation art from fabric is a contemporary phenomenon. It’s only within the last century that fabric has been chosen for large-scale structures such as bridges, domes, canopies, shelters, and buildings. Unlike materials like stone or wood, fabric is flexible and dynamic, adding an extra dimension to artistic creations. Artists and architects worldwide have opted to use fabric for its unique, expressive qualities.
- Colombia
In a bustling roundabout in Cúcuta, Colombia, a pedestrian bridge made of bamboo and fabric was installed in 2009. Possibly the largest bamboo and tensioned fabric structure ever constructed, the bridge has gained fame, even earning an Award for Excellence from the Industrial Fabrics Association International. A defining feature of Cúcuta’s urban landscape, the bridge is popular among the city’s residents.
- New Zealand
Artist Anish Kapoor creates art for both permanent and temporary installations. One of his many stunning permanent pieces is located at ‘The Farm’, an outdoor art gallery Appreciating Sculpture Art And What They're Made Of - Art can be expressed through various means, one of which is sculpture art. Ancient sculptures employed a range of materials, and this art form has been passed down through generations, … ...Read the rest.
“Top Four Fabric Art and Architecture Installations”
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