A Curatorial Perspective on Two Objects
These two works are exemplary of Eliasson’s career-long exploration of light and color, geometry, and ecological awareness. MOCA's exhibition will present these works alongside a series of large-scale optical devices designed specifically for The Geffen. These devices will reflect the building's architectural nuances and the atmosphere of Los Angeles. Visitors will encounter a dazzling range of patterns, colors, and materials that harness the laws of geometric optics to address feelings of embodiment, perception, and shared experience.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
152 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles
TUE-WED:11am-5pm
THU:11am-8pm
FRI:11am-5pm
SAT-SUN:11am-6pm
Discussion Questions
- Discuss art’s capacity to disorient and defamiliarize. How can art encourage us to question our perspective?
- How can art heighten our sensory experience of light and color? What are the physical and psychological effects of light and color on a viewer?
- What strategies can artists use to slow down the experience of looking, making us more attentive to our body and the space around us?
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