Buckyball - Bentonville, Ar. - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

A vibrant outdoor sculpture that has become a favorite for visitors to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is now part of the museum’s permanent collection. Crystal Bridges has acquired Buckyball, the illuminated sculpture by Leo Villareal that has been on loan to the museum from the artist, the Madison Square Park Conservancy, and Gering & López Gallery, New York, for the past year. Buckyball is a 30-foot, ever-changing sculpture covered in LED tubes capable of displaying some 16 million distinct colors. The light effects move through a random series of transformations, guided by computer software developed by the artist. “Buckyball has drawn admirers to the museum grounds from the day it was illuminated,” said Crystal Bridges Executive Director Rod Bigelow. “In the past year it has become a must-see outdoor installation for visitors, much like James Turrell’s Skyspace on the Art Trail. We are delighted to be able to make it a permanent part of the museum experience.” Buckyball was commissioned by the Madison Square Park Conservancy, New York, and was first exhibited by Mad. Sq. Art, the contemporary art program of the Madison Square Park Conservancy, from October 25, 2012 to February 15, 2013. The sculpture was loaned to Crystal Bridges in 2013 and was installed for a one-year loan agreement, debuting on the Museum grounds near the Orchard Trail on May 2, 2013.

- Crystal Bridges Website

Title: Buckyball
Artist: Leo Villareal (born 1967)
Date: 2012
Dimensions: 30ft. x 144 in. x 144 in. (914.4 x 365.8 x 365.8 cm)
Medium: Aluminum tubing clad with LED lights atop aluminum plinth
Credit Line: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2014.3
On View: Accession Number: 2014.3

- Crystal Bridges Website

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