Submited by : Qatrlnada Hashim Submited to : Dr.Ameera Jalel
Designed by American architect Frank Gehry , CONCEPT :
introduction Designed by American architect Frank Gehry , the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking architecture of the 20th century. With 24,000 square meters of surface area, of which 11,000 are dedicated to exhibition space, the Museum represents an architectural landmark of audacious configuration and innovative design, providing a seductive backdrop for the art exhibited within it .
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The site-specific works, The site-specific works, made by contemporary artists in dialogue with both the interior and the exterior of the building designed by Frank Gehry , make a significant part of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Collection.
Once in the plaza, visitors access the Hall by making their way down a broad stairway
M aterial When you think about titanium, the first objects that come to mind are probably golf clubs and airplane parts. Characterized by its high strength to weight ratio, this lightweight material is expensive, and only rarely used as an exterior building material, which is why it was not originally considered for the museum. Exactly 42,875 titanium panels make up the iconic facade of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The story of the selection, purchase, processing and application of this metal is both calculated and serendipitous. The best-known obstacles in this saga were connected to the circumstances surrounding its purchase: at the time, titanium was more than twice the cost of steel.
The intrinsic benefits of titanium range from its strength to its resilience—the metal does not oxidize. These qualities of the material were known and exploited as the building’s construction details were worked out. Case in point: the paper-thin (.38 mm) titanium panels ripple in the wind by design. Stainless steel clips are positioned at the midpoint of each panel between traditional lock seams, causing the metal to billow rather than lie flat. Moreover, the transformative quality of the facade of the museum—that epochal golden glow—was also carefully calibrated. After the titanium was mined in Russia it was processed and rolled by Timet (Titanium Metals Corporation) in Pittsburgh. Experiments were conducted over the course of a year to ensure that just the right combination of chemicals and heat were used during the rolling process to create the surface quality that seems to effortlessly transform in response to Bilbao’s sky.
For the outer skin of the building, the architect chose titanium after ruling out other materials and seeing the behavior of a titanium sample pinned outside his office. The finish of the approximately 33,000 extremely thin titanium sheets provides a rough, organic effect, adding to the material's color changes depending on the weather and light conditions. The other two materials used in the building, limestone and glass, harmonize perfectly, achieving an architectural design with a great visual impact, which has now become a real icon of the city throughout the world.
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Inside It is possible to walk all the way around the Museum, admiring different configurations from various perspectives as well as a number of artworks installed outside by artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Daniel Buren, Eduardo Chillida, Anish Kapoor, Yves Klein, Jeff Koons , and Fujiko Nakaya . The Museum site is crossed at one end by La Salve Bridge, which, since 2007, supports the sculpture by Daniel Buren, commissioned by the Museum, entitled Arcos rojos / Arku Gorriak .
The Matter of Time The Matter of Time Ground floor, gallery 104 The Matter of Time (1994–2005), a one-of-a-kind permanent installation by Richard Serra, is one of the icons of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Collection The artist advises visitors to come into gallery 104 for a side view of the installation, then taking the glass elevator to the 2nd floor for a panoramic view and finally returning to the ground floor to wander about, taking a look at the sculptures in no particular order.
Stretching under the bridge, gallery 104—an enormous, column-free space that houses Richard Serra’s installation The Matter of Time—ends in a tower, a sculptural gesture that brings the architectural design to a crescendo and appears to envelop the colossal bridge, effectively incorporating it into the building.
The Matter of Time
by Richard Serra
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Atrium Ground floor, Atrium The Atrium, over 50 meters high, is the beating heart of the Museum and one of the central spots of Frank Gehry’s design. It also makes a wonderful venue for cultural activities and events.
Once inside the Hall, visitors access the Atrium, the real heart of the Museum and one of the signature traits of Frank Gehry's architectural design. With curved volumes and large glass curtain walls that connect the inside and the outside, the Atrium is an ample space flooded with light and covered by a great skylight. The three levels of the building are organized around the Atrium and are connected by means of curved walkways, titanium and glass elevators, and staircases. Also an exhibition space, the Atrium functions as an axis for the 20 galleries, some orthogonally shaped and with classical proportions and others with organic, irregular lines.
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Mirror collection
Alberto Giacometti
Giacometti
Van Gogh to Picasso. The Thannhauser Legacy | Guggenheim Museum .
Van Gogh to Picasso
Lobby You can begin your visit at ZERO, a new gallery whose visual language and striking set design deliver an immersive experience. Located in the lobby, Zero welcomes all visitors in a multi-sensory approach to the history of the Museum and its surroundings, Frank Gehry’s building and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Permanent Collectio
Soto. The Fourth Dimension 1st floor, gallery 105 This retrospective exhibition opening on October 18, on view in gallery 105, features approximately 60 works by Jesús Rafael Soto, including some of his large-scale participatory sculptures, which Soto titled “ Penetrables ,” one of the Venezuelan artist’s greatest contributions to the recent history of art. You will be able to explore works like Penetrable blanco y amarillo (White and Yellow Penetrable, 1969) and his large-scale Penetrable of 1982. In addition, paintings and historical murals illustrate Soto’s fundamental role in the evolution of kinetic art between the early 1950s and late 1960s. Also, outside the Museum, by the pond, don’t miss the sculpture Sphère Lutétia (Lutetia Sphere, 1996).
by Jesús Rafael Soto
Services This variety has proven its enormous versatility in the expert hands of curators and exhibition designers who have found the ideal atmosphere to present both large format works in contemporary mediums and smaller, more intimate shows. In addition to the gallery space and a separate office building, the Museum has a visitor orientation room, Zero Espazioa ; an auditorium that seats 300; a store/bookstore; and a variety of gastronomic offers, including a tapas bar, a bistro restaurant, and haute cuisine restaurant with one Michelin star.
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Thomas Struth 2nd floor On the 2nd floor tour the exhibition dedicated to the renowned German photographer Thomas Struth , examining several decades of his work, from 1978 to the present day including documentation from his archive that is presented in galleries 205 and 206 alongside his images from the Family Portraits and Audiences series
Store-Bookstore
Store-Bookstore Ground floor The Museum Store-Bookstore offers a wide range of items, including design objects, exhibition catalogues, books, and all kinds of gifts. Discounts available for Museum Members. You can also easily make your purchase at home at the Online Store.