Time pieces
1. Online projects
John Cage: 4'33'' for piano (1952)
Musique piece that lasts for 4 minutes and 33 seconds. The piece is silent. Time sets the rhythm, and is t the major component of the music.
A beautifully orchestrated chain reaction with common objects. Each elements gives life to the next one.
2. Projects from books
Marepe: "Veja Meu Bern" (2007)
Displacement is an important element of this piece. Created to last only two days at Tate Modern's turbine hall, it illustrates the ambiance of a brazilian funfair.
Cai Guo-Qiang: "Head on" (2006)
"My installations have consistently pursued a temporal fluidity, in contrast to the stylistic freedom I allow myself. However, my works in essence contain these characteristics: a participatory nature and a flow of time".
Cai Guo-Qiang
3. Toy Fair
Fascinations
Although I really don't like its black box design, I enjoyed the system on this clock displaying time and messages in the air. Using persistence of vision, the clock appeared magical.
Shailie
This design doesn't include technology, but it is a smart way for girls to develop their creativity, power of decision and their taste.
The cute little dress form comes with a plain white dress, and then girls pick up fabrics and accessories to create their princess dress.
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