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I find the mis-installed panels of the Cosmonaut a little more appealing than they would have been, done properly. The vista of the original design is certainl
by helpfulContrib 3y ago
I find the mis-installed panels of the Cosmonaut a little more appealing than they would have been, done properly. The vista of the original design is certainly appealing in its symmetry - but the misaligned panels provide a narrative, rather than a static scene. As the eyes travel the panels provide motion through space, bringing the viewer along for the ride with the cosmonaut. I therefore have to wonder if, having discovered the mistake, the constructors realized that they might have improved the intentions of the artist, or indeed if the artist themselves simply let it be, due to the improved narrative positioning.
What a delightful article!
- Waterluvian 3y agoCould also be the classic Soviet behaviour of not calling attention to screw-ups, especially those related to a source of nationalistic pride.
- jhbadger 3y agoMaybe. But it is so obvious what the right orientation is. I almost wonder if this was some sort of passive aggressive rebellion against the regime by installing it in an absurd way.
- helpfulContrib 3y ago[dead]