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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Coach on Mar 27, 2016 18:33:14 GMT 1, Available from Artobox, limited edition concrete sculpture celebrating the art of Brutalism architecture.
artobox.com/shop/new-street-signalbox-concrete/?mc_cid=7c667ed147&mc_eid=cf6671d7c6
"Birmingham New Street Signal-Box (Bicknell & Hamilton, 1964)
BRUTAL BRUM architectural series by space_play. This is the first building within the series to be released, and the first of the concrete sculptures.
Free-standing sculpture cast by hand in solid concrete, stamped on reverse with space_play logo.
Edition of 50."
Available from Artobox, limited edition concrete sculpture celebrating the art of Brutalism architecture. artobox.com/shop/new-street-signalbox-concrete/?mc_cid=7c667ed147&mc_eid=cf6671d7c6"Birmingham New Street Signal-Box (Bicknell & Hamilton, 1964) BRUTAL BRUM architectural series by space_play. This is the first building within the series to be released, and the first of the concrete sculptures. Free-standing sculpture cast by hand in solid concrete, stamped on reverse with space_play logo. Edition of 50." |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 18:36:52 GMT 1, I like that. It reminds me of Paolozzi
I like that. It reminds me of Paolozzi
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Coach on Mar 27, 2016 18:51:02 GMT 1, I like that. It reminds me of Paolozzi
I like it too.
Where I live we had one of the finest examples of Brutalism in the country. But it was not appreciated. It was voted the ugliest building in the country. I am told (by my kids) that it won the award for both its exterior and its interior.
Known affectionately by the locals as "the mouth of hell".
Sadly it was knocked down last year, and is now just an ugly space littered with rubble.
I like that. It reminds me of Paolozzi I like it too. Where I live we had one of the finest examples of Brutalism in the country. But it was not appreciated. It was voted the ugliest building in the country. I am told (by my kids) that it won the award for both its exterior and its interior. Known affectionately by the locals as "the mouth of hell". Sadly it was knocked down last year, and is now just an ugly space littered with rubble. |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Dungle on Mar 27, 2016 18:57:05 GMT 1, Hopefully they will do a Barbican one. My favourite brutalist architecture in London
Hopefully they will do a Barbican one. My favourite brutalist architecture in London
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Cornish Crayon on Mar 27, 2016 18:58:41 GMT 1, Portsmouth's tricorn 
edit: who is the artist ?
Portsmouth's tricorn edit: who is the artist ? |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by chads007 on Mar 27, 2016 19:02:03 GMT 1, Old Birmingham central library currently
Old Birmingham central library currently |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Coach on Mar 27, 2016 19:16:05 GMT 1, Portsmouth's tricorn edit: who is the artist ?
Space_play
Portsmouth's tricorn edit: who is the artist ? Space_play |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Briggs 74 on Mar 27, 2016 19:45:00 GMT 1, Really like that coach. Thanks for posting. Might pick me up one of those....
Really like that coach. Thanks for posting. Might pick me up one of those....
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by minus on Mar 27, 2016 21:25:47 GMT 1, This is really cool. Seems like a nice price too...
This is really cool. Seems like a nice price too...
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by rufas on Mar 28, 2016 0:40:33 GMT 1, These look good, not a bad price as well.
I have a real love/hate relationship with Brutalism. I studied architecture for a few years, where Le Corbusier is king and the aspirations of modernism and brutalism were drilled into me. But the movement and its buildings have their problems. It's great that some post-war buildings are being appreciated and saved, as they have long been derided and their architects often discredited. ย Tastes in architecture, like art, are known to change; in the 50s Victorian buildings were considered by many to be vulgar, and were knocked down in their droves and countless architectural treasures were lost.ย Brutalist structures seem to be on-trend ย lately and 'photograph' really well, my instagram feed is often full pictures of brutalist buildings photographed by people I would not have typically considered architecture trainspotters like myself. The listing and restoration of some post-war buildings is a divisive subject...especially some of the costs involved.
I've found myself defending some brutalist buildings over the years, mostly to my (massively unconvinced) girlfriend; for her they remind her of badly maintained, crime riddled council estates. I have always admired the aspiration of post-war architects, aiming to rebuild with new materials and ideas, towards an almost utopian vision for society offering safe, and affordable social housing for the first time in the post-war years. I do find myself cringing when I see some of these buildings that are still used and think about how inefficient they are, they were built of a time where energy was cheap and environmental considerations were less of a concern. I know that they can be notoriously difficult to live and work in.
I could talk about this quite a lot more, perhaps I will set up an architecture/brutalism thread if anyone is interested and wants to discuss the subject. I could recommend some books, documentaries, case study buildings, etc. If anyone is interested let me know. I'm pretty uneducated and relatively new to art and urban art, so would be happy to contribute where I can!
Hereโs a couple of crappy cameraphone pics from a recent trip to the UEA campus in Norwich, where my friend is living (these buildings are student halls!)
These look good, not a bad price as well. I have a real love/hate relationship with Brutalism. I studied architecture for a few years, where Le Corbusier is king and the aspirations of modernism and brutalism were drilled into me. But the movement and its buildings have their problems. It's great that some post-war buildings are being appreciated and saved, as they have long been derided and their architects often discredited. ย Tastes in architecture, like art, are known to change; in the 50s Victorian buildings were considered by many to be vulgar, and were knocked down in their droves and countless architectural treasures were lost.ย Brutalist structures seem to be on-trend ย lately and 'photograph' really well, my instagram feed is often full pictures of brutalist buildings photographed by people I would not have typically considered architecture trainspotters like myself. The listing and restoration of some post-war buildings is a divisive subject...especially some of the costs involved. I've found myself defending some brutalist buildings over the years, mostly to my (massively unconvinced) girlfriend; for her they remind her of badly maintained, crime riddled council estates. I have always admired the aspiration of post-war architects, aiming to rebuild with new materials and ideas, towards an almost utopian vision for society offering safe, and affordable social housing for the first time in the post-war years. I do find myself cringing when I see some of these buildings that are still used and think about how inefficient they are, they were built of a time where energy was cheap and environmental considerations were less of a concern. I know that they can be notoriously difficult to live and work in. I could talk about this quite a lot more, perhaps I will set up an architecture/brutalism thread if anyone is interested and wants to discuss the subject. I could recommend some books, documentaries, case study buildings, etc. If anyone is interested let me know. I'm pretty uneducated and relatively new to art and urban art, so would be happy to contribute where I can! Hereโs a couple of crappy cameraphone pics from a recent trip to the UEA campus in Norwich, where my friend is living (these buildings are student halls!) |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Aza on Mar 28, 2016 8:48:21 GMT 1, Reminds me of Clockwork Orange 
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by Dungle on Mar 28, 2016 8:54:38 GMT 1, Great post rufus
Just use this thread for the discussion maybe? Definitely keen to hear and learn more.
I used to live in Waveney terrace at UEA! I had assumed it would have been knocked down by now!!!
Great post rufus Just use this thread for the discussion maybe? Definitely keen to hear and learn more. I used to live in Waveney terrace at UEA! I had assumed it would have been knocked down by now!!! |
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by F*X on Mar 28, 2016 9:03:34 GMT 1, Thanks for the post Coach.
I really like these. Compact size easy to display and a good price to boot.
Thanks for the post Coach.
I really like these. Compact size easy to display and a good price to boot.
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by reyn on Aug 12, 2016 22:36:31 GMT 1, Love these. Just wish they were larger, seem a bit on the small size
Love these. Just wish they were larger, seem a bit on the small size
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Brutalism - concrete sculpture at Artobox , by caibach on Aug 13, 2016 1:12:45 GMT 1, I would certainly be interested to learn more. This thread brings to mind work by Rachel Whiteread, which I still find quite powerful, most notably 'House'. It also evokes the work of Albert speer, but for entirely different reasons.
I would certainly be interested to learn more. This thread brings to mind work by Rachel Whiteread, which I still find quite powerful, most notably 'House'. It also evokes the work of Albert speer, but for entirely different reasons.
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