Throwback, artwork by Tony Smith
Throwback is an aluminium sculpture in Washington, D.C. that stands out with its smooth, shiny surface and geometric form. The work features clean lines and reflects light differently depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
The sculpture was added to the collection to showcase contemporary art from recent decades. It is part of the city's ongoing effort to integrate artworks into public spaces.
The name "Throwback" suggests memory or reflection, ideas that visitors may encounter while passing by the work. The sculpture invites people to pause and contemplate form and material as it sits within the urban landscape.
The sculpture stands outdoors and can be visited at any time without admission fees. The location is easily accessible and allows visitors to view the work from multiple angles.
Many visitors touch the smooth metal surface and photograph how light reflects on it at different times of day and weather conditions. This interactive quality makes it a popular subject for snapshots within the city's urban art collection.
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