Acoustic Clouds, Aula Magna, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas (1952). Studies for the layout. Gouache and ink on paper. Alexander Calder | Calder collaborated with Carlos Raul Villanueva to produce the acoustic clouds. Multi-functional - decorative, modulated sound and diffused light. | Gibralter (1936). Lignum vitae, walnut, steel rods and painted wood. Alexander Calder. Already known for his kinetic sculptures. |
Lament of the images (2002). Plexiglass text panels, light wall, and mixed media. Texts by David Levi Strauss. Alfredo Jaar. The texts were in a dark room and described issues of unequal power relations (Nelson Mandela blinded by limestone reflections, Bill Gates acquisition and ownership over historical photographs etc etc - blinding the public to the truth.....walking into the room of white bright light was overwhelming. |