Arriving in Milan was very busy and hectic, from when I landed at the airport to arriving at the student apartments today. There were many suitcases and bags to move, along with many places and people to take in, so I was glad to have some quieter time to myself during our tour of the Duomo and the Museo del Novecento.
One common thread that I observed between these two locations was the importance of close-looking. Often, the most interesting marble details that I noticed at the Duomo were elements that I missed upon first or second glance. That same principle was true for one of my favorite pieces at the Museo del Novecento, Oggetto ottico dinamico n°1 by Dadamaino. If I had not taken the time to closely observe it, I would have never noticed that this visual effect is produced by hanging columns of metal squares!
And some other geometric shapes that inspired me!