Aurora, Steel sculpture at National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C., United States
The outdoor sculpture Aurora combines eight tons of steel distributed across three diagonal supports, forming intersecting beams within a central circular hub.
Created in 1993 by Mark di Suvero, Aurora first appeared at Larry Gagosian Gallery in New York before moving to its current location in Washington, D.C.
The sculpture's name derives from a Federico García Lorca poem about New York City, while its steel components form a letter 'k' representing di Suvero's wife Kate.
The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden provides guided tours and educational programs to help visitors understand the technical aspects of Aurora's construction.
Di Suvero engineered the steel beams to converge at specific angles, creating a structural system that demonstrates both mathematical precision and artistic expression.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1992
Creator: Mark di Suvero
GPS coordinates: 38.89162,-77.02259
Latest update: October 21, 2025 14:39
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