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The Curious Vortex, a Sculpture in the Park
The vortex is a symbol of the beauty and complexity of our world.
This is my photo of the vortex sculpture in the park of a contemporary art museum in Portugal. I got inspired…
The Curious Vortex. Sculpture by Olafur Eliasson. 2019
The spiral pattern of vortices is frequently used as a symbol of infinity, eternity, and the cyclical nature of life.
It has been shown in various forms of art, from ancient petroglyphs to contemporary sculptures.
What is a vortex?
A vortex is a rotating region of fluid such as, for example, a tornado or a whirlpool.
In the dynamics of fluid, a vortex is a fluid that revolves around the axis line. This fluid might be curved or straight.
A vortex is a fascinating and often mysterious natural phenomenon that can be found in various forms throughout the world.
It is a swirling mass or whirlpool of fluid or air, characterized by a rotating, spiral motion around a central axis.
One of the natural examples of a vortex is the tornado.
Tornadoes are powerful and destructive storms that form when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air, creating a…
