Centuries after their creation, ancient art continues to inspire generations of artists.
Architect and designer Santiago Calatrava presents his interpretation ofAncient Greek statuesin an ongoing exhibition at theGlyptothek Museumin Munich.
Each of these striking sculptures is crafted from wrought iron.
As a result, there is no confusing Calatrava’s vision with those of thousands of years ago.
Their metallic material sets them apart as well as their minimalist, modern style.
I look to classical works to not only learn from their sources but to reinterpret them.
I have great respect for the amazing classical works exhibited at the Glyptothek Museum, he says.
He managed to find the essence of each piece and produce a new sculpture from that idea.
Architect and designer Santiago Calatrava created a series of contemporary sculptures inspired by Ancient Greek art.
