173. Amsterdam ArenA by Domstad Rudie

About "173. Amsterdam ArenA"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

This digital artwork depicts the Amsterdam Arena in a remarkable and minimalist way. From an angled top view, the viewer's gaze floats over the stadium, which rises like a futuristic island from an intense red background. The colour red dominates the picture plane and evokes a feeling of warmth and energy, befitting a sweltering summer day. The sky above it is clear and even blue, completely cloudless, reinforcing the focus on the architectural forms of the stadium itself.

The Arena's roof is largely closed, making the oval contours of the structure stand out sharply against the clear sky. The metallic sheen of the roof subtly catches the light, creating a play of soft reflections. Without any human presence, the stadium is presented as a monumental object, almost abstract in its form and function.

The red ground on which the building appears to rest provides no recognisable context - no streets, no city, no surroundings. As a result, the Arena seems detached from its real location and floats in a graphic universe. The artist deliberately plays with perspective, colour and emptiness, giving the work a surreal character. This reinforces the iconic status of the Amsterdam Arena, not as a sports venue, but as a cultural beacon in an imaginary space. The image raises questions about place, function and perception of architecture in a digital world.

Address: Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam

Digital artwork after photograph by Alf van Beem

Finished on: 5 June 2024