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Disintegration III, sited in Hazlehead Park Azalea Garden, Aberdeen.
Disintegration III, sited in Hazlehead Park Azalea Garden, Aberdeen.
Disintegration III, sited in Hazlehead Park Azalea Garden, Aberdeen.

Disintegration III,
sited in Hazlehead Park Azalea Garden, Aberdeen.

Artist (Scotland)
Date1969
Object NameSculpture
MediumPainted Steel
ClassificationsSculptures
AcquisitionOwned by Aberdeen City Council under the curatorial care of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
Object numberABDCC001131
About MeJames Reid
Painted steel
1969

Though it appears to be an abstract assemblage of metal shapes, James Reid actually intended 'Disintegration III' to be a visual puzzle. The large flat pieces are cut from a metal sheet and, if laid out flat, would fit back into the sheet.

Originally commissioned by the Arts Council for an exhibition of sculptures in glass, steel, fibre glass and wood during the Aberdeen Festival of 1969, the piece was so admired that it was later presented to Aberdeen City council.

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