if ever a reason to visit somewhere so linear + strong + light-worthy; a recent visit to the pulitzer; designed by japanese architect tadao ando(b: 1941) is the place to visit. Inside light and airy with large windows overlooking a perfect reflecting pool.
just outside to break up the peaceful linear structure is an awesome sculpture, entitled Joe, by richard serra (both serra + ellsworth kelly created a piece organic to the architecture). the day i visited was cloudless; adding a sharp + stark texture of the steel to the blue sky; a perfect frame allowing light to seep in various shapes and shadows. bent + curved steel lend and borrow to the simple, tranquil linear shape of tadao's design. the pulitzer has a great interactive video of this here. the single sculpture struck me as something more manageable and less-intimidating as his three installations @ at the dia. of course, i'm assuming this has to do with a light factor.
"What interests me is the opportunity for all of us to become something different from what we are, by constructing spaces that contribute something to the experience of who we are." *Richard Serra
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