A monumental work by Soto adorns the façade of the Torre Capriles.
In 1969, Soto installed four artworks at the entrance and on the façade of the Torre Capriles, a building that overlooks Plaza Venezuela in the geographical centre of Caracas. The “Escultura volada” (also known as “Paralelas vibrantes”) is still visible on the building’s façade and can be appreciated from Plaza Venezuela.
Soto. “Escultura volada”, 1969
1200 x 2400 x 340 cm
Torre Capriles, Caracas
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The “Progresión azul”, the “Volúmen cinético,” and the “Progresión a centro móvil”, initially installed at street level near the building’s entrance, were removed in 2007.
Soto. “Progresión azul”, 1969
Torre Capriles, Caracas
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Soto. “Volúmen cinético (la caja transparente)”, 1969
256 x 738 x 513 cm
Torre Capriles, Caracas
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Soto. “Progresión a centro móvil (progression à centre mobile)”, 1969
200 x 1450 x 730 cm
Torre Capriles, Caracas
Photo © Maxim / Courtesy Archives Soto
Soto. “Progresión a centro móvil”, 1969 Photo © M. Alonso / Courtesy Archives Soto
Soto. “Progresión a centro móvil”, 1969 Photo Luis Becerra / Courtesy Archives Soto