Monumental installations such as Hélio Oiticica's 1977 "Magic Square #5" are scattered across Inhotim, an impressive contemporary art compound tucked into the jungle of Brazil's Minas Gerais state.
Monumental installations such as Hélio Oiticica's 1977 "Magic Square #5" are scattered across Inhotim, an impressive contemporary art compound tucked into the jungle of Brazil's Minas Gerais state.
Rossana Magri
In 2008, American artist Doug Aitken was invited to develop a permanent installation for the grounds. The resulting "Sonic Pavilion" features the sound of the Earth, thanks to microphones 200 meters under its surface.
In 2008, American artist Doug Aitken was invited to develop a permanent installation for the grounds. The resulting "Sonic Pavilion" features the sound of the Earth, thanks to microphones 200 meters under its surface.
William Gomes
Inside the empty pavilion, the Earth's sound is played in real time. "We hear a never-repeating pattern rich in frequencies and textures" made possible by a system of equalization and amplification, Inhotim's website says.
Inside the empty pavilion, the Earth's sound is played in real time. "We hear a never-repeating pattern rich in frequencies and textures" made possible by a system of equalization and amplification, Inhotim's website says.
Daniela Paoliello
A glass and steel geodesic dome forms the exterior of Matthew Barney's "De Lama Lâmina," 2004 - 2009. A rusty tractor holding a whitewashed tree, roots and all, resides inside.
A glass and steel geodesic dome forms the exterior of Matthew Barney's "De Lama Lâmina," 2004 - 2009. A rusty tractor holding a whitewashed tree, roots and all, resides inside.
Daniela Paoliello
The dome is among numerous standalone spaces dedicated to the work of a single artist. "Along Inhotim's paths are different experiences that accumulate in their own unique ways," says curator Allan Schwartzman.
The dome is among numerous standalone spaces dedicated to the work of a single artist. "Along Inhotim's paths are different experiences that accumulate in their own unique ways," says curator Allan Schwartzman.
Pedro Matta
A collection of works by Brazilian artist Adriana Varejão displayed in this striking gallery touch on themes of abstraction, ruins, monuments, monochrome, violence, history, natural sciences and architecture.
A collection of works by Brazilian artist Adriana Varejão displayed in this striking gallery touch on themes of abstraction, ruins, monuments, monochrome, violence, history, natural sciences and architecture.
Eduardo Eckenfels
Cildo Meireles' "Red Shift," or "Desvio para o Vermelho: Impregnação, Entorno, Desvio," 1967-1984, includes three interlinked environments: Impregnation, Surroundings and Shift.
Cildo Meireles' "Red Shift," or "Desvio para o Vermelho: Impregnação, Entorno, Desvio," 1967-1984, includes three interlinked environments: Impregnation, Surroundings and Shift.
Daniela Paoliello
Olafur Eliasson's "Viewing Machine," 2002-2008, is based on the principles of a kaleidoscope. "The experience and the process of perception, rather than physical laws" are central to this work, Inhotim's website notes.
Olafur Eliasson's "Viewing Machine," 2002-2008, is based on the principles of a kaleidoscope. "The experience and the process of perception, rather than physical laws" are central to this work, Inhotim's website notes.
William Gomes
Chris Burden's 2006 "Beehive Bunker" was built slowly, without help from machines. It simulates a war bunker and has the feel of a lookout post thanks to its location at one of Inhotim's highest points.
Chris Burden's 2006 "Beehive Bunker" was built slowly, without help from machines. It simulates a war bunker and has the feel of a lookout post thanks to its location at one of Inhotim's highest points.
William Gomes
Created in the 1980s, "Através," or "Through," by Cildo Meireles features materials often used to build barriers, giving viewers a sense of both obstacles and the desire to overcome them.
Created in the 1980s, "Através," or "Through," by Cildo Meireles features materials often used to build barriers, giving viewers a sense of both obstacles and the desire to overcome them.
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