Relief No.1 in Kansas City, Missouri

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As a young sculptor, Moore had been eager to break free from the confines of relief, determined to create three-dimensional sculptures that stood independently from architectural schemes. His desire led him to create several large-scale reliefs throughout his career, with Relief No. 1 being one notable example. It is believed that the form was inspired by elements of two smaller reliefs used as studies for the Bouwcentrum Wall Relief 1955 – a massive work in red brick, spanning over 11 meters long. However, while the Bouwcentrum piece was specifically designed to adorn a building's façade in Rotterdam, becoming an integral part of its architecture due to its material, Relief No.1 was crafted as a standalone sculpture with no predetermined architectural context. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through this endeavor, we are creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items nearby and wish to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.