The Large Spark at the Middelheim Museum in Antwerp, Belgium

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Alicia Penalba was a renowned Argentine sculptor, tapestry designer, and weaver. Born in San Pedro, Buenos Aires Province in 1913, she initially pursued a career in drawing and painting. However, during her stay in Paris in 1950, Penalba made the bold decision to focus entirely on sculpture. She specialized in creating vertical organic forms, drawing inspiration from fellow sculptors Etienne Martin and Etienne Hajdu. Her works are a key part of the non-figurative abstract art movement, closely tied to the work of Martin, Hajdu, François Stahly, Karl-Jean Longuet, Simone Boisecq, and Marta Colvin, who spearheaded a sculptural form renewal in 1950. By the 1960s, Penalba's artwork took on a more horizontal orientation, but she remains best known for her monumental pieces that can be found globally. Her iconic statue, The Great Double (Le Grand Double; 1962-1964), is proudly displayed in the sculpture garden of the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands, while her 1972 version stands outside the MGIC building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US. Penalba passed away in Paris in 1982. (Credit: Wikipedia) This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan The World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where interesting items can be shared and contributed. If you have unique objects and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)