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Theo Jansen crea nuove creature

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L'artista Theo Jansen ci mostra le sculture cinetiche incredibilmente realistiche che costruisce con tubi di plastica e bottiglie di limonata. Sono progettate per muoversi e - alla fine - sopravvivere per conto loro.

Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist who builds walking kinetic sculptures that he calls a new form of life. His "Strandbeests" walk the coastline of Holland, feeding on wind and fleeing from water. Full bio »

Translated into Italian by Michele Gianella
Reviewed by Enrico Pelino
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