Diagonal of Personal Ecstasy (the Diagonal of May 25, 1963, to Constantin Brancusi) 1963

"Diagonal of Personal Ecstasy (the Diagonal of May 25, 1963, to Constantin Brancusi)" is a minimalist sculpture by Dan Flavin created in 1963. The artwork consists of a single fluorescent light tube mounted diagonally on a wall, casting a warm yellow glow. Flavin's use of industrial materials and simple geometric forms is characteristic of his work, which explores the relationship between light, space, and color. The title alludes to both the diagonal form of the sculpture and Flavin's admiration for the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brancusi. This piece exemplifies Flavin's contributions to the Minimalist movement, where the focus is on essential forms and materials, often provoking viewers to contemplate the nature of light and its ability to shape space.