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On Space Time Foam

Born in 1973, Argentinian artist Tomas Saraceno has graced the art world with his installation of On Space Time Foam at HangarBicocca, Milan. It projects a large transparent membrane (which he amusingly labels as la lasagna) bestowing a comprehensive mental and bodily experience. The installation is suspended 25-meters above the ground, at a colossal 1,312 square foot – transforming architecture into a living opus. It shifts to the movements of the individuals who stimulate it, allowing you to receive the perspective of the infinite relationships that tie us to space. Within a matter of minutes, Saraceno indulged his supporters with a meticulous description of how quantum physics has molded his projects.

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As the artist explains, “the films constituting the living core of HangarBicocca are constantly altered by climate and the simple movement of people. Each step, each breath, modifies the entire space: it is a metaphor for how our interrelations affect the Earth and other universes.”Showcasing the consistent alternation and repetition of movement – marked by the regulated succession of opposite elements and energy, Saraceno is one remarkable designer. 2 Photo Source: Alessandro Coco