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Constantin Brancusi 'L'oiseau dans l'espace [Bird in space]'

Published 05 May 2020

Slow down today, and take a moment to walk with us around Constantin Brancusi's 'L'oiseau dans l'espace'.

The beauty of Brancusi's 'Bird in space' is truly unmatched. At the time that he was making, his sculptures looked like nothing else ever seen. He was inspired by light in nature, dance and even animals at play – creating sculptural forms that feel like a spiritual experience to witness.

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Constantin Brancusi

L'Oiseau dans l'espace [Bird in space]
c.1931-36

Constantin Brancusi

L'Oiseau dans l'espace [Bird in space]
c.1931-36

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