mirrors (128 articles)
mirrors have a variety of functions, serving as design objects, as well as part of architectural projects and artistic installations. these highly polished, reflective surfaces are often creatively used to provide both depth and visual interest.
the AZIMUT moving art installation offers a fragmented view of venice's architecture
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as the mirrors slowly turn, architectural details are fragmented and magnified, creating a captivating view of the city.
as the mirrors slowly turn, architectural details are fragmented and magnified, creating a captivating view of the city.
fernando mastrangelo sculpts hand-dyed mirrors to reflect beauty of dubai
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from its sunsets to waterways, fernando mastrangelo's mirrors each reflect a geographical narrative of dubai.
from its sunsets to waterways, fernando mastrangelo's mirrors each reflect a geographical narrative of dubai.
smart fitness mirror streams personal training sessions to your bedroom
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mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fittest of them all?
mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fittest of them all?
bigert & bergström's solar egg, a golden mirrored sauna, returns to sweden
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the solar egg project continues bigert & bergström’s exploration with humanity’s relationship to climate, nature, energy and technology.
the solar egg project continues bigert & bergström’s exploration with humanity’s relationship to climate, nature, energy and technology.
walllasia reflects thailand's beach in no sunset, no sunrise mirrored pavilion
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the installation combines the contextualization of the physicality of the space and the spiritual aspects of life.
the installation combines the contextualization of the physicality of the space and the spiritual aspects of life.
reflective pavilion by pezo von ellrichshausen is an echo of its historic milanese surroundings
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the 'deceiving object' is described as both receded and expanded, visible and invisible, solid and ethereal.
the 'deceiving object' is described as both receded and expanded, visible and invisible, solid and ethereal.
kimsooja quilts a chapel with iridescent light and sounds of her own breathing
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a recording of the artist's own breathing echoes off the walls.
a recording of the artist's own breathing echoes off the walls.
new installation uses old lighthouse tech to beam prisms of colorful light
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the artwork and its many colorful lights will be on view at the new kings street park, at the waterfront through november, 2019.
the artwork and its many colorful lights will be on view at the new kings street park, at the waterfront through november, 2019.
mirrored concert hall appears as a giant mirage in the desert landscape of saudi arabia
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reflective panels refract abstract views of golden sands, majestic mountains, and archeological treasures.
reflective panels refract abstract views of golden sands, majestic mountains, and archeological treasures.
doug aitken puts a mirage on a snowy mountain landscape
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in gstaad, waves of light create beautiful scenes every day.
in gstaad, waves of light create beautiful scenes every day.
the 3D-scanning mirror exposing the truth about your body
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the device keeps track of body fat percentage, fat mass, body measurements and much more.
the device keeps track of body fat percentage, fat mass, body measurements and much more.
swell installation by we+ vizualizes the movement of wind and light
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carefully positioned, each piece captures different aspects of the surroundings by following the wind flow and reflecting light, and creates stereophonic scenery.
carefully positioned, each piece captures different aspects of the surroundings by following the wind flow and reflecting light, and creates stereophonic scenery.
studio dafi reis-doron reveals 'evil eye' mirror inspired by ancient symbolism
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studio dafi reis-doron has designed a new 'evil eye' wall mounted mirror to offer a place for viewers to look within themselves.
studio dafi reis-doron has designed a new 'evil eye' wall mounted mirror to offer a place for viewers to look within themselves.
doug aitken occupies former bank in detroit with a mind-warping, mirror-clad house
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visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
AMO's 'true me' exhibition in china explores today's selfie-culture
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the central space is clad with curved mirrors, reflecting visitors' outer selves, while six soft zones display the inner self through visual artworks and performances.
the central space is clad with curved mirrors, reflecting visitors' outer selves, while six soft zones display the inner self through visual artworks and performances.
artist liz west's first permeant installation, colour transfer, redefines paddington bridge
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underneath paddington central’s westway bridge, british artist liz west positions mirrors to create a optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation.
underneath paddington central’s westway bridge, british artist liz west positions mirrors to create a optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation.
this delusive mirrored rest area welcomes travelers to the consecrated norwegian coastline
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upon entering the compact facility, the visitor is surrounded by one-way mirrored glass.
upon entering the compact facility, the visitor is surrounded by one-way mirrored glass.
floating water installation by martin leveque plays with viewer's perspective
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the analog installation comprises a 45-degree mirror, cut in an anamorphic way to appear as a perfect circle from the viewer’s point of view.
the analog installation comprises a 45-degree mirror, cut in an anamorphic way to appear as a perfect circle from the viewer’s point of view.
COS + phillip k. smith III reveal reflective 'open sky' installation in a milanese palazzo
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the artwork transforms the historic courtyard into physical ring of reflected sky through carefully-angled mirrored planes. watch our talk with phillip k. smith III!
the artwork transforms the historic courtyard into physical ring of reflected sky through carefully-angled mirrored planes. watch our talk with phillip k. smith III!
these TV screens may actually show you something real for a change: self reflection
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these old televisions, arranged in a ziggurat, are modded with reflective mirrors.
these old televisions, arranged in a ziggurat, are modded with reflective mirrors.
edwards moore creates mirror mobile bars that adapt to their surroundings like chameleons
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the series of mobile bars is designed to fade into their environment.
the series of mobile bars is designed to fade into their environment.
depA hides reflective pavilion within the grounds of porto's serralves foundation
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the concave polygonal configuration provides the ideal projection space, where 'o peixe' a short film by brazilian artist jonathas de andrade is on view.
the concave polygonal configuration provides the ideal projection space, where 'o peixe' a short film by brazilian artist jonathas de andrade is on view.
fabio meliota's excavating shovel mirrors pay tribute to joseph beuys
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meliota's project is a series of shovel shaped mirrors including three different forms, and is made of of metal with a matte black finish, bronze and brass.
meliota's project is a series of shovel shaped mirrors including three different forms, and is made of of metal with a matte black finish, bronze and brass.
ABLM combines reflective mirrors with strips of vibrant colorful ceramic in school façade
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the project's nickname – the 'almost invisible school' – is a reference to its exterior cladding.
the project's nickname – the 'almost invisible school' – is a reference to its exterior cladding.
philippe malouin flattens stainless steel tube to sculpt press mirror
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philippe malouin's 'press' mirror is a unique yet simple design that perfectly, or seamlessly in this case, blends artistry with functionality.
philippe malouin's 'press' mirror is a unique yet simple design that perfectly, or seamlessly in this case, blends artistry with functionality.
liz west illuminates industrial interior in berlin with 765 mirrors in 15 colors
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elevated at varied heights, the mirrors create a matrix of color reflections throughout the space.
elevated at varied heights, the mirrors create a matrix of color reflections throughout the space.
new york sunshine's walking on water installation doubles as photographic set
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featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
kosaku matsumoto reworks compact tokyo office interior with sliding doors and huge mirror
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the renovation replaces a prominently positioned window that had no view, with a mirrored surface that reflects the interior space.
the renovation replaces a prominently positioned window that had no view, with a mirrored surface that reflects the interior space.
