Wind Wand sculpture
E447905
The Wind Wand sculpture is a prominent kinetic artwork by Len Lye—a tall, flexible red pole that sways dramatically in the coastal winds of New Plymouth, New Zealand.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Wind Wand sculpture canonical | 1 |
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
kinetic sculpture
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public artwork ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Len Lye Foundation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Len Lye 1960s concept for a wind wand ⓘ |
| category |
buildings and structures in New Plymouth
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outdoor sculpture in New Zealand ⓘ |
| color | red ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | New Plymouth District Council NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| creator | Len Lye NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
flexible pole that bends in the wind
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illuminated red sphere at the top ⓘ |
| genre | kinetic art ⓘ |
| height | approximately 45 metres ⓘ |
| inception | 2000 ⓘ |
| lighting | internal lighting in the top sphere ⓘ |
| locatedOn | New Plymouth Coastal Walkway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | New Plymouth NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maintenanceEvent | temporarily removed in 2001 for structural assessment ⓘ |
| material |
carbon fibre rod core
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fiberglass ⓘ |
| movementType | wind-driven motion ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive red vertical line on New Plymouth skyline
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dramatic swaying motion in coastal winds ⓘ |
| purpose | millennium project NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reinstalled | 2001 after repairs ⓘ |
| safetyFeature | designed to flex significantly without breaking ⓘ |
| status | landmark of New Plymouth ⓘ |
| subjectOf | public debate about cost and aesthetics ⓘ |
| tourismAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| unveiledOn | 1 January 2000 ⓘ |
| viewOf | Tasman Sea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.