The Great Wall Archive - The Bureau for Transgressive Tourism and the Acquisition of its Archives
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The Great Wall Archive presents many potential narratives through the collection and exhibition of an excess of specific and seemingly arbitrary information. Its conception was spurred by a curiosity in the ways we communicate with one another, specifical
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The Great Wall Archive presents many potential narratives through the collection and exhibition of an excess of specific and seemingly arbitrary information. Its conception was spurred by a curiosity in the ways we communicate with one another, specifical
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Laissez-Passer
Introduction
I was born in Alexandria. In the early 1950s my family was forced to leave Egypt with a one-way
pass (laissez-passer). On the way to Israel we passed through Marseilles. Due to the
circumstances, since post-war Marseilles
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Laissez-Passer
Introduction
I was born in Alexandria. In the early 1950s my family was forced to leave Egypt with a one-way
pass (laissez-passer). On the way to Israel we passed through Marseilles. Due to the
circumstances, since post-war Marseilles
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Stalactite Machine is an unrealized mechanical sculpture that was prototyped 3 times in metal and in wood over two years before being laid to rest.
Karen Lofgren: Unrealized Art Project: Stalactite Machine
Stalactite Machine is a sculpture that bui
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Stalactite Machine is an unrealized mechanical sculpture that was prototyped 3 times in metal and in wood over two years before being laid to rest.
Karen Lofgren: Unrealized Art Project: Stalactite Machine
Stalactite Machine is a sculpture that bui
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La liste non exhaustive qui suit correspond une á série de projets qui n'ont pas abouti. Ils sont de plusieurs types et les raisons de leur non aboutissement sont également différentes.
Tout d'abord, tous sont liés des situations précises et dict
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La liste non exhaustive qui suit correspond une á série de projets qui n'ont pas abouti. Ils sont de plusieurs types et les raisons de leur non aboutissement sont également différentes.
Tout d'abord, tous sont liés des situations précises et dict
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SCISSORGATE
Client: Banker’s Hall Downtown Tower Entry / Calgary Alberta Canada
Date: 2003
Based on the child’s game; Scissors, Paper, Rock, these giant forms create an obstacle course of forms akin to a Japanese Garden. The offset wall where t
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SCISSORGATE
Client: Banker’s Hall Downtown Tower Entry / Calgary Alberta Canada
Date: 2003
Based on the child’s game; Scissors, Paper, Rock, these giant forms create an obstacle course of forms akin to a Japanese Garden. The offset wall where t
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Breath of Light (LED,recycled plastic blocks,steel computer software) was the finalist in the Northern Gate way Sculpture for Wellington City Council, NZ. as one of 3 finalist where told, there would be a result announced 23 sept 2010.
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Breath of Light (LED,recycled plastic blocks,steel computer software) was the finalist in the Northern Gate way Sculpture for Wellington City Council, NZ. as one of 3 finalist where told, there would be a result announced 23 sept 2010.
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La scultura doveva essere posata davanti alla nuova ala del parlamento olandese di Den Haag. Sono partito dalla struttura ampia, di grande presenza, degll fumaioli che si vedevano sui tetto del vecchio parlamento. Questa strutture architectonica era diven
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La scultura doveva essere posata davanti alla nuova ala del parlamento olandese di Den Haag. Sono partito dalla struttura ampia, di grande presenza, degll fumaioli che si vedevano sui tetto del vecchio parlamento. Questa strutture architectonica era diven
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Sgt. Martin Tours was a sculptural project which never reached completion mainly due to lack of interest on a theme I had been working on for at least five years.
Even though, the work remains "postponed" at its best, and I do regret not finishing it..
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Sgt. Martin Tours was a sculptural project which never reached completion mainly due to lack of interest on a theme I had been working on for at least five years.
Even though, the work remains "postponed" at its best, and I do regret not finishing it..
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“The Saffron Dome” is a project created in 2010 for a sculptural work recalling classical pavilions, made of materials that remind of industrial sheds, surmounted by domes in which it is possible to grow typical aromatic plants of the place where the
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“The Saffron Dome” is a project created in 2010 for a sculptural work recalling classical pavilions, made of materials that remind of industrial sheds, surmounted by domes in which it is possible to grow typical aromatic plants of the place where the
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In Turin von Alighiero Boetti für Fiat entworfenes Projekt, das im Rahmen der Landwirtschaftsausstellung 1970 in Verona prasentiert werden sollte, auf der die Firma vertreten war. Es sah eine etwa zwanzig Meter hohe Saüle vor, die die verschiedenen Schi
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In Turin von Alighiero Boetti für Fiat entworfenes Projekt, das im Rahmen der Landwirtschaftsausstellung 1970 in Verona prasentiert werden sollte, auf der die Firma vertreten war. Es sah eine etwa zwanzig Meter hohe Saüle vor, die die verschiedenen Schi
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Charlie Lucas (Tin Man)
Struggling with the Ancestors
Proposal for Vision and Vernacular Eight African American Artists in Venice
Presented by American Folk Art Museum at Fondaco dei Tedeschi, June 2011
Artist Statement
I create beauty from t
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Charlie Lucas (Tin Man)
Struggling with the Ancestors
Proposal for Vision and Vernacular Eight African American Artists in Venice
Presented by American Folk Art Museum at Fondaco dei Tedeschi, June 2011
Artist Statement
I create beauty from t
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HEIZKRAFTWERK RÖMERBRUCKE STADTWERKE SAARBROCKEN
- KUNSTPROJEKT -
Bauherr: Stadtwerke Saarbrücken
Projekt 3: "Eislandschaft"
Künstler: P. Fischli und D. Weiss, Zürich
Architekten: PAS, Jourdan und Müller
Lage und Baubeschreibung
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HEIZKRAFTWERK RÖMERBRUCKE STADTWERKE SAARBROCKEN
- KUNSTPROJEKT -
Bauherr: Stadtwerke Saarbrücken
Projekt 3: "Eislandschaft"
Künstler: P. Fischli und D. Weiss, Zürich
Architekten: PAS, Jourdan und Müller
Lage und Baubeschreibung
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An abstract public sculpture that doubles as a large scale bike rack.
Our proposal is for a large-scale, powder-coated steel sculpture to be installed in the outdoor sculpture garden at the SculptureCenter. The project will appear to be a prototypical
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An abstract public sculpture that doubles as a large scale bike rack.
Our proposal is for a large-scale, powder-coated steel sculpture to be installed in the outdoor sculpture garden at the SculptureCenter. The project will appear to be a prototypical
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Auf dem Wege nach Amsterdam sollten wir 30 meter hohe stahltulpen im würde leicht Schwingend die Autofahrer. Links und rechts oder Autobahn begrußen. (Jede Blüte in ihre eigenen farbe)
(eventually reasons why the work has not been realised)
Die A
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Auf dem Wege nach Amsterdam sollten wir 30 meter hohe stahltulpen im würde leicht Schwingend die Autofahrer. Links und rechts oder Autobahn begrußen. (Jede Blüte in ihre eigenen farbe)
(eventually reasons why the work has not been realised)
Die A
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"God's ear wax." Large sculpture for public space. Multiple media. Conceived 2004/2011.
Janice Perry. B. 1950. USA.
The sculpture is comprised of an extremely large ball of wax (with a very high melting point), 100-500 feet in diameter, dark golden br
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"God's ear wax." Large sculpture for public space. Multiple media. Conceived 2004/2011.
Janice Perry. B. 1950. USA.
The sculpture is comprised of an extremely large ball of wax (with a very high melting point), 100-500 feet in diameter, dark golden br
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The pyramids...to be seen to be believed - Jonathan Monk
Unbuilt Roads
Glasgow 1990
Cultural Capital of Europe
5 February 1990
Mr Jonathan Monk
22 Cecil Street
Hillhead
Glasgow G12 8RH
Dear Jonathan Monk
Thank you very much for your exciting letter concerning your proposed project for this year namely
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Glasgow 1990
Cultural Capital of Europe
5 February 1990
Mr Jonathan Monk
22 Cecil Street
Hillhead
Glasgow G12 8RH
Dear Jonathan Monk
Thank you very much for your exciting letter concerning your proposed project for this year namely
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Abstract:
The purpose of this document is to explore, establish, and develop the possible application of a large scale temporary installation in the earth’s orbit.
Concept:
Ideally in order to make that something which questions the materiality
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Abstract:
The purpose of this document is to explore, establish, and develop the possible application of a large scale temporary installation in the earth’s orbit.
Concept:
Ideally in order to make that something which questions the materiality
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05.2010
The project entitled “Dialogue” consists of a ping-pong table and two sound speakers. Measuring a total of 274 x 152 x 136 cm, this unfinished installation would have both speakers facing each other at both of the extremities of the table.
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05.2010
The project entitled “Dialogue” consists of a ping-pong table and two sound speakers. Measuring a total of 274 x 152 x 136 cm, this unfinished installation would have both speakers facing each other at both of the extremities of the table.
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Waiting room: A History of Doing Nothing and a Long Tale of Useful Action - Guillermo E. Rodriguez Rivera
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G A L E R I A M A N G O S T A
23 June – 31 July 2011
402 Muñoz Rivera Ave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Galeria Mangosta is pleased to present Waiting room: a history of doing nothing and a long tale of useful action. Looking at the pivotal role of
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G A L E R I A M A N G O S T A
23 June – 31 July 2011
402 Muñoz Rivera Ave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Galeria Mangosta is pleased to present Waiting room: a history of doing nothing and a long tale of useful action. Looking at the pivotal role of
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Underwater Forest
Suspended sculpture for Palmetto Bay Village Hall, Florida
Underwater Forest is a large sculptural installation suspended from a 30’ ceiling, measuring 18’ in diameter. Its formal language derived from amorphous maritime life. Th
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Underwater Forest
Suspended sculpture for Palmetto Bay Village Hall, Florida
Underwater Forest is a large sculptural installation suspended from a 30’ ceiling, measuring 18’ in diameter. Its formal language derived from amorphous maritime life. Th
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Condensed Playground: Le Pendu femelle, "Underskirt (detail)" as Postpartum Uterus Involution - Sheridan Lowrey
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A commercial metal swing set (with one swing on center) and three-row aluminum bleachers in close proximity. Swing orientation is bi-directional. The piece should include a performance reenacting the dynamics of Fragonard's The Swing, 1767, and Duchamp's
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A commercial metal swing set (with one swing on center) and three-row aluminum bleachers in close proximity. Swing orientation is bi-directional. The piece should include a performance reenacting the dynamics of Fragonard's The Swing, 1767, and Duchamp's
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Status: This project runs in the spirit of “concrete Utopia”, a project which is yet to be realized. This implies that it might take the duration of my lifetime to realize this work, but has to be realized at some point because I believe in its potent
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Status: This project runs in the spirit of “concrete Utopia”, a project which is yet to be realized. This implies that it might take the duration of my lifetime to realize this work, but has to be realized at some point because I believe in its potent
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SASCHA MIKLOWEIT Unrealized project for a public transport or railway station
Title: INVESTIGATION2
INTRODUCTION INVESTIGATION2 is the continuation of my field research project which started 2010 with INVESTIGATION1 (for detailed material regarding
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SASCHA MIKLOWEIT Unrealized project for a public transport or railway station
Title: INVESTIGATION2
INTRODUCTION INVESTIGATION2 is the continuation of my field research project which started 2010 with INVESTIGATION1 (for detailed material regarding
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Household aluminium foil sculptures - Michel NORTH
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Household aluminium foil sculptures – development of a “fa presto” technique in sculpture
Those are two examples of statues (image 1: 1978; image 2: 1985), unrealised in that sense that the technique used and developed by me about 50 years ago
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Household aluminium foil sculptures – development of a “fa presto” technique in sculpture
Those are two examples of statues (image 1: 1978; image 2: 1985), unrealised in that sense that the technique used and developed by me about 50 years ago
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The idealization of a perceived space is explored through the use of fluid materials. Materials of a liquid consistency have ‘no fixed shape and yield to external pressure’. The use of such materials has enabled for movement to be captured.
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The idealization of a perceived space is explored through the use of fluid materials. Materials of a liquid consistency have ‘no fixed shape and yield to external pressure’. The use of such materials has enabled for movement to be captured.
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