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Horacio García Rossi — Boite lumiere

Horacio García Rossi

Boite lumiere

1960

Horacio García Rossi's Boite lumiere (1960) is a kinetic light sculpture combining acrylic, metal, a motor, and light sources in an enclosed box. This work pioneered the integration of mechanical movement and illumination in contemporary art, exemplifying kinetic art principles.

Medium
acrylic in metal box, motor and light

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Latin America

May 24, 2017

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Horacio García Rossi, Boite lumiere, 1960

Horacio García Rossi's Boite lumiere (1960) is a kinetic light sculpture combining acrylic, metal, a motor, and light sources in an enclosed box. This work pioneered the integration of mechanical movement and illumination in contemporary art, exemplifying kinetic art principles.

Medium
acrylic in metal box, motor and light
Year
1960
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mid Century Modern, Latin American, Kinetic Art, Op Art, Light Art, Abstract, Argentine, Luminary Installation