Ab Ex Graffiti
711 Third Avenue was one of the first Modernist office buildings of its time, completed in 1956- as well as one of the first to recognize the value of awesome lobby art. Just around the corner inside the entrance is a grandiose and colorful mosaic by Hans Hofmann, that despite its age, appears almost as if it is graffiti-inspired. In bold and vibrant colors, the mosaic captures the spirit of the Abstract Expressionist, who was also once a teacher of Louise Nevelson. There’s also an aluminum Jose de Rivera piece called Continuum adjacent from it.
Who: Hans Hoffmann
What: Mural
Where: 711 Third Avenue
Image ©Brian Derballa
Ab Ex Graffiti – http://t.co/2ACWDeuKd5 http://t.co/sdT4Sta4O5
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