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Allora & Calzadilla — Solar Catastrophe

Solar Catastrophe

A large-scale installation by collaborative duo Allora & Calzadilla, *Solar Catastrophe* investigates the volatile and destructive forces of the sun as both a cosmic phenomenon and a metaphor for political and environmental upheaval. The work draws on the artists' characteristic blending of scientific inquiry, history, and poetic imagination to explore themes of energy, power, and transformation. Through their signature interdisciplinary approach, Allora & Calzadilla invite viewers to contemplate the precarious relationship between natural forces and human civilization.

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February 29, 2016

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Allora & Calzadilla, Solar Catastrophe

A large-scale installation by collaborative duo Allora & Calzadilla, *Solar Catastrophe* investigates the volatile and destructive forces of the sun as both a cosmic phenomenon and a metaphor for political and environmental upheaval. The work draws on the artists' characteristic blending of scientific inquiry, history, and poetic imagination to explore themes of energy, power, and transformation. Through their signature interdisciplinary approach, Allora & Calzadilla invite viewers to contemplate the precarious relationship between natural forces and human civilization.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Multimedia Installation, Dark Mood, Institutional Critique, Environmental Themes, American Artists, Sociopolitical Critique, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Political Commentary, 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Political Art, Twenty-First Century, Apocalyptic Imagery, Collaborative Duo, Environmental Theme

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