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May 14, 2011

Pi as Public Art

Vienna, 2011

This is a permanent media installation in an underground passageway under Karlsplatz in Vienna. The artist is Canadian Ken Lum. If you'd like to read more about this artist or his public art click here.

This photo is my contribution to Weekend Reflections, Weekend in Black + White and Walk in the Street. Enlarge it for a better view.

30 comments:

  1. JamesMay 14, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    This is a cool shot on many levels. I really really like it. Very nicely done!

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  2. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I share James' sentiments. The solitary figure glues this image together nicely.

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  3. LesleyMay 14, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    this is so cool! I've been a fan of Ken Lum for many years.

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  4. Kay L. DaviesMay 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    A great photo, Francisca.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  5. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    An excellent shot, but I don't know if I would want to be down there alone.

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  6. Sylvia KMay 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Terrific capture, Francisca! Love the solitary figure! Superb! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Nice one in bw. That person inspecting the work is a nice inclusion. Happy Weekend, Ev

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  8. VioletSkyMay 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    great photo. the skatrboy is a nice touch!

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  9. RajeshMay 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful shot.

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  10. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 14, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I'm fond of subway shots. Cool subject.

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  11. Anita JohnsonMay 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I like this very much. My kids always celebrated Pi day in math class on March 14th. (3.14) , with real pie the kids brought to school to share. I remember things better with food too. (-:

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  12. jooMay 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Super photo, Francisca!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  13. 'TsukiMay 14, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Great idea for the reflection constest ! This mirror catching the infinite number of the curve is a good piece of art, indeed !

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  14. DragonstarMay 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Very, very nice. The fact that it's a reflection adds even more interest.

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  15. cieldequimperMay 14, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I really like this kind of underground art. It brightens life down there.

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  16. genieMay 14, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    It is usually around this time of year that the students celebrate pi day by paying $ towards our annual fight to the Cancer Fund and throw whipped cream pies at teachers and the principal. Love this “pi” in the underground. You composed this one beautifully ending up with a fine capture in b/w.

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  17. Walk in New YorkMay 14, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    beau b&w, et j'aime la transparence avec le chiffre Pi


    Merci d'avoir participer au challenge "Walk In The Street Photography"

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  18. KaoriMay 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Apparently when our government tried the "loose" education system a couple years back, the textbooks stated that pi=3 not 3.14! Isn't that ridiculous?

    Anyways, I love your black and white photo!

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  19. Ms. BeckyMay 15, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I'm not familiar with Pi day, so what does that tell you? I know what Pi is, but I've never heard of celebrating it as Pi day. I love this shot, in many many ways. it's fabulous.

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  20. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Ah, so you got over to Vienna? It's a great city to shoot pics almost anywhere!

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  21. HMay 15, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    It looks as though your photo is taken looking into a mirror, but pi is the right way round. I'm confused. Is the original reversed or am I being really thick?

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  22. HMay 15, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    To answer my own question, the latter. Pi is on the mirror, in front of the reflection. Got there in the end :)

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  23. CarolaMay 15, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Great underground street scene, perfect in bw. I'm still trying to shoot something like that.

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Beautifully made picture -- I have to admit I've never heard of Pi Day and, in fact, barely just barely, recognize what Pi means.

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  25. DimpleMay 15, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Really good shot, and thanks to H for explaining the apparent contradiction of reflection and unreflected lettering!

    I hope I remember about Pi day next March!

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  26. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant lifeMay 16, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Thanks for your lovely comment. Your picture is also very special. Greetings from Germany

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  27. LowellMay 16, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    It's not very colorful! Heh, heh. Pi is confusing to me. And my math teacher got really mad when I asked for a piece of cherry pie. :-)

    Seriously, I do like the way you composed this...the perspective is excellent...with the intersecting lines!

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  28. tapirgalMay 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Until you see that it's on marble, it looks like paper in a construction zone. I think I prefer the latter as a random aestheic surprise.

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  29. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Great use of the Pi! Very cool!

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  30. FranciscaMay 17, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    @tapirgal... the pi is on mirror and the white marble wall you see here is a refection of the other side of the passageway. :-)

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