Underwater Pavilions
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Underwater Pavilions is a site-specific, submerged sculptural installation by artist Doug Aitken that invites viewers to experience shifting perceptions of light, reflection, and the ocean environment.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
contemporary artwork
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sculptural installation ⓘ site-specific art installation ⓘ |
| accessMethod |
diving
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snorkeling ⓘ |
| aim |
to heighten awareness of the ocean environment
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to merge art and landscape ⓘ |
| artForm | large-scale installation ⓘ |
| artMovement | contemporary art ⓘ |
| collaborator | The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Doug Aitken NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creatorBirthName | Doug Aitken NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creatorNationality | American ⓘ |
| displayedIn | underwater setting ⓘ |
| environmentalContext | marine ecosystem ⓘ |
| exhibitionType | immersive experience ⓘ |
| experience |
shifting perceptions of light
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shifting perceptions of reflection ⓘ shifting perceptions of the ocean environment ⓘ |
| genre |
environmental art
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installation art ⓘ site-specific art ⓘ |
| hasPart | multiple pavilion structures ⓘ |
| location |
Pacific Ocean
NERFINISHED
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off the coast of Catalina Island ⓘ |
| material |
geometric sculptural forms
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mirror-like surfaces ⓘ |
| medium | submerged sculpture ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being installed beneath the ocean surface
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integration of natural light and water movement ⓘ interactive viewing experience ⓘ |
| publicArtwork | true ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
critical reviews in contemporary art media
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documentary photographs and videos ⓘ |
| surfaceProperty |
faceted
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reflective ⓘ |
| theme |
human relationship with nature
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light and reflection ⓘ ocean environment ⓘ perception ⓘ |
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