Nuclear I
1945 Art Institute of Chicago
About this artwork
This abstract composition features a large, central sphere interacting with a patterned, grid-like geometric base. It is a signature work from Moholy-Nagy's period in Chicago, reflecting his ongoing investigation into light, space, and modern industrial forms.
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László Moholy-Nagy was a key figure of the Bauhaus movement who moved to Chicago to establish the 'New Bauhaus.' His 'Nuclear' series was created during the closing stages of World War II, capturing a sense of scientific exploration and the transition into the atomic age through his distinct lens of geometric abstraction.
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Nuclear I
László Moholy-Nagy, 1945
