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Art is a form of knowledge. There’s this odd dichotomy, that a work of art should be both complete in itself, but should also have implications or associations beyond itself. Some artists rely solely on ambiguity. Mostly figurative artists. This kind...

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Published: Tuesday, 03 November 09 - 11:58 AM (GMT -06:00)
Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 November 09 - 08:23 AM (GMT -06:00)

Electromagnetic Energy Field (1968) - robert barry


"Displayed in a vitrine, a battery-powered transmitter encased in a nondescript metal box sends out waves of energy, filling the gallery space with an invisible, immeasurable, but nonetheless real force. Perched between spiritualism and physics, the device is intended to create a literally charged atmosphere. "

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