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Kenneth Snelson Models:
Excerpts from a Sculptor's "Sketchbook"

In my correspondence with Kenneth Snelson, he sent me several photographs that didn't fit well enough into the themes on my other pages, so I will post them here since I think they are of interest. This group contains detailed looks at two models from his debut vitrine at the Museum of Modern Art in 1959, and other models, examples from his work that wouldn't normally be exhibited -- excerpts from a sculptor's "sketchbook." Thanks to Ken for providing these photographs.

For more information on Kenneth Snelson on my site, see the Bead Arch (1959), Tall Tale (San Diego, 1976), Snelson's Planar Pieces and Philip Stewart pages from my Synergetics Gallery. See also Kenneth Snelson's website.

Contents
(click on one of the thumbnail photos below for a larger version)

Snelson with Bead Chain X Column 1959		Bead X Tetrahedron 1959		Bead Chain Helix		Bead X Tetrahedron Complex 1959
Tensegrity Cube		Tensegrity Cube Metamorphosis		Double Six 1967		Six Strut
Marching Three-Strut Piece 1968		Ninety-Degree Module Experiment July 1972		Sprawl Piece 1974

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