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Lighter than air, by Otto Piene

Otto Piene, Berlin star, Arthur W. Schrewe Otto Piene, Berlin star Arthur W. Schrewe
  • from: 04.10.2008
  • to: 05.10.2008
  • In: Place de Catalogne
Volunteer spectators are invited to support Otto Piene's work by keeping it upright using the strings. This performance is part of the European cultural season.
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Throughout the night from 4th to 5th October from 7pm to 7am     
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Place de Catalogne in Paris

A Sky Event by Otto Piene is taking place in the Place de Catalogne as part of the "European White Night".
The first project by the ZERO foundation of Dusseldorf, "Lighter than air" pays tribute to the beauty of Paris by combining nature with the elements that make up the Sky Art.
On this occasion, Otto Piene uses two of his newest flying sculptures and bases his design concept on a constellation: the star is moving and is confronted with the wind, helium and human strength. The synergy between these elements results in a natural movement, without technical impulse, which for the artist, contributes to the beauty of these flying sculptures.

  • Updated: 21.10.2008
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