
730 billes sur un plateau
1968
"730 billes sur un plateau" is a kinetic sculpture by Belgian artist Pol Bury that features 730 steel balls arranged on a platform, set in continuous subtle motion through the use of an electric motor and magnetic forces. The work exemplifies Bury's signature approach to kinetic art, wherein mechanical movement creates mesmerizing, almost hypnotic patterns that challenge viewers' perceptions of stasis and animation. By animating humble industrial materials through invisible electromagnetic forces, Bury transforms a simple arrangement of spheres into a meditation on rhythm, order, and the hidden energies that govern physical systems.
- Medium
- stainless steel, magnet and electric motor
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Collection Françoise Mayer et Marc Sohier
December 4, 2024
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Lot 20
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