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venice architecture biennale 08: herzog & de meuron and ai weiwei
a framework of bamboo poles supports a series of chairs in herzog & de meuron and ai weiwei's installation
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the italian pavilion housed a number of projects by international creatives, including the installation
'mock up, beijing' by swiss architects herzog & de meuron and chinese artist ai weiwei. during the opening days
of the biennale, the installation was a work in progress, allowing visitors to watch the construction of the bamboo
framework which was completed by traditional builder.
progress being made on installation
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a chair sits high upon the bamboo structure
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a small bamboo stool waits its turn to be included in the structure
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construction detail of the bamboo framework with chairs attached
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bamboo chairs are placed along the framework of bamboo poles
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overall view of progress being made
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the grand entrance leading into the exhibition
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the grand entrance hall was wallpapered in a dense neon graphic print titled ''vorwand (pretext)'
by german architect jürgen meyer
the completed installation
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photocredit: http://www.herzogdemeuron-film.com
once again, for this massive, evolving installation the architects herzog & de meuron have been working closely
with artist ai weiwei, the son of two poets who were exiled and made to clean toilets during mao zedong's
cultural revolution. he is one of the chinese government's most prominent internal critics. their installation is
featured in the experimental architecture section of the italian pavilion.
more
ai wei wei: http://www.aiweiwei.com
venice architecture biennale: http://www.labiennale.org
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