Closer examination is required to grasp the artistic concept behind this sculpture. From a distance, the cube seems to be standing on its bottom corner and almost floating above the grass at the same time. For this reason it is sometimes called the “floating cube.” However, since this is impossible according to the laws of physics, Neuhaus cut out a 32-centimeter cubic recess at the top and bottom of the sculpture.<\/p>\n
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