Project Title: Conical Intersect by Gordon Matta-Clark

Creation Year: 1975

Read This if You Are Into: Conceptual art, architectural interventions, or critiques of urban development.

Design Significance: Conical Intersect is one of Gordon Matta-Clark’s most famous architectural cuts, created in Paris during the construction of the Centre Pompidou. The piece involved carving a large conical hole through two adjacent 17th-century buildings slated for demolition. This dramatic intervention exposed layers of history within the structures while challenging the urban renewal processes of the time. Matta-Clark’s work redefined how spaces and buildings are perceived, transforming them into both sculptural forms and social commentary. This piece remains a landmark in the dialogue between art, architecture, and urbanism.