Moondog, Abstract sculpture in National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, United States.
Description
Moondog is a black geometric steel sculpture in the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art. The work features interlocking triangular and rectangular forms that create a tilted angular structure standing over 16 feet (5 meters) high.
History
Artist Tony Smith created Moondog in 1964 during his shift from architecture to sculpture-making. The piece employed industrial fabrication techniques for large-scale steel construction.
Culture
The National Gallery of Art displays this aluminum sculpture among numerous outdoor artworks, representing the evolution of geometric abstraction in American art.
Practical
This sculpture stands in the outdoor Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art, open daily for visitors to view from multiple angles. Walking around it allows you to explore how the tilted forms interact with the surrounding space.
Did you know?
Smith named this work after a blind New York street musician known for improvised performances. The reference also connects to Joan Miró's painting of a dog barking at the moon.
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