STATION #9

The Route of the Friendship

By Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

Patronato Ruta de la Amistad, A.C.

Todd Williams, Manuel Garay, 20th Century, From the collection of: Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
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Todd Williams (1939) was born in Savannah, Georgia. He studied at the City College and the School of Visual Arts in New York. He taught Art at the Manhattan Country School and the Bernstein Institute.

Magic Disc under construction, Todd Williams, 20th Century, From the collection of: Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
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The sculpture by Williams stands 7 meters high and is made of reinforced concrete.

Magic Disc completed, Todd Williams, 20th Century, From the collection of: Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
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It is made up of three elements connected by different circular and oval parts that together make up a space, or roof, that offers shelter and allows for passage underneath it.

Magic Disc, Todd Williams, 20th Century, From the collection of: Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
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The sculpture was originally constructed on a mound of volcanic rock (which is the natural landscape of the zone) inside of which was the Olympic Village warm up arena that is still used today.

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Location: Olympic Village, athletic track for training

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