The artwork “Revolving” was created by Kurt Schwitters in 1919 and is an assemblage, a medium that involves creating a three-dimensional artistic composition from a variety of materials. This abstract piece is a part of the Dada art movement and measures 122.7 by 88.7 centimeters. Presently, it is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, United States.
The artwork features a composition of various materials and objects, exhibiting a complex interplay of geometric shapes and mechanical elements. The predominant color palette consists of muted greens and blues, imbued with hints of warm tones that seem to suggest a kind of oxidation or aging. Circular forms of varying sizes dominate the visual field, connected by what appears to be a thin wire or string, creating a sense of movement or mechanical function within the static assemblage. The surface texture is rich and varied, suggesting the inclusion of both natural and fabricated elements. Abstract in form, the assemblage gives no direct representation of objects or figures, but rather evokes a sense of constructed, mechanical systems which may relate to the industrial atmosphere of the early 20th century, reflecting Dada’s interest in redefining art in the context of modernity.
