I first came across Anish Kapoor in New York at a museum where I saw for the first time - one of his pieces. It was a mirror - with lots of small mirrors in it. Hmmm I thought - not really knowing much, but knowing that minimalism was key to that piece.
That's why I was so excited when his works came to India - that too at NGMA - where I too could see them!! Yippee!! At only Rs 10 for the entry - it was a treat. In the main gallery they had shown models of his pieces that were on display all around the world - like the Cloud Gate at Chicago and the Red Tower (which is what I call it) for the London Olympics.
In all honesty, I didn't like Red Tower. It looks like a crumpled up version of the Eiffel Tower.
There were some pieces in the exhibition hall that were very awesome. I liked S-curve - reminded me of my days in physics. Laboratory for a new model was interesting. I still don't know how it was done. Some of the pieces you have to see to appreciate - the depth to the art is not so obvious from photographs.
All in all, a good show which I would HIGHLY recommend.
I also love the new NGMA - I loved it two years back when I first saw it and I still do!!
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