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Ólafur Elíasson — Waterfall
Ólafur Elíasson

Waterfall

A monumental artificial waterfall cascades dramatically through an architectural or natural setting, merging the boundaries between constructed and organic environments. Eliasson's signature investigation of human perception and elemental forces transforms a fundamental natural phenomenon into an immersive sculptural experience. The work invites viewers to contemplate their relationship with nature, time, and the sensory world around them.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 17, 2013

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Ólafur Elíasson, Waterfall

A monumental artificial waterfall cascades dramatically through an architectural or natural setting, merging the boundaries between constructed and organic environments. Eliasson's signature investigation of human perception and elemental forces transforms a fundamental natural phenomenon into an immersive sculptural experience. The work invites viewers to contemplate their relationship with nature, time, and the sensory world around them.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Blue, Serene, Environmental, Installation, Icelandic, Water, Nature, Modern, Experiential, Contemporary

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