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When was Project Ice Watch made?
2014
As Eliasson told The Art Newspaper podcast last week, Ice Watch was first installed in Copenhagen in 2014, followed by Paris in 2015, and consists of pieces of glacier that slowly melt to “make scientific data explicit, so we can feel it”.
Why did Olafur Eliasson make ice?
It was a temporary installation that was meant to serve as an explanation and a reminder of the impacts of climate change. Eliasson believed that the ice was beautiful, and you can smell it, touch it, and essentially lay your hands on it to witness the cooling and the melting.
What is the purpose of Ice Watch art?
Called Ice Watch, the temporary installation is meant to serve as a visual reminder of the impact of climate change on the environment. The hunks of ice are scattered across two locations.
Where was Ice Watch Olafur Eliasson?
Ice Watch has been installed in three locations. The first installation was in Copenhagen, at City Hall Square, from 26 to 29 October 2014, to mark the publication of the UN IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report on Climate Change.
What did Olafur Eliasson study?
The works of artist Olafur Eliasson explore the relevance of art in the world at large. Born in 1967, Eliasson grew up in Iceland and Denmark, where he studied from 1989 to 1995 at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
What is installation art?
Installation art is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.
Is Olafur Eliasson an architect?
In 2014, Eliasson and his long-time collaborator, German architect Sebastian Behmann founded Studio Other Spaces, an office for architecture and art….
| Olafur Eliasson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ólafur Elíasson 5 February 1967 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish–Icelandic |
| Known for | Installation art |
What makes a good art installation?
Your artwork should be something that the audience must walk on, walk over, walk under, walk around, or walk through. But it must not be something they can walk by. Use the art installation to transform the way people travel through that space.
What are the 7 Fine arts?
What Are The 7 Different Forms Of Art?
- Painting.
- Sculpture.
- Literature.
- Architecture.
- Cinema.
- Music.
- Theater.
Does Olafur Eliasson have children?
Olafur is married to Danish art historian Marianne Krogh Jensen, whom he met when she curated the Danish Pavilion for the 1997 São Paulo Art Biennial. They adopted both their son (in 2003) and their daughter (in 2006) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
How long has Ice Watch been in business?
After only five years in operation and three years of distribution, Ice-Watch has become a dominant force in the fashion watch segment. Last year the company sold the equivalent of seven of its colourful watches every minute, making it the number one fashion brand in numerous countries.
How are ice watches categorised in the world?
Within the Ice-Watch brand, each watch belongs to a specific collection with its own distinctive name. Ice-Watch brand watches are categorised based on styles or designs. You can therefore find the same model/reference/sku in different colours, materials and sizes within the same collection.
What is the warranty on an ice watch?
The warranty covers all parts, except the battery, the glass and band. If the watch fails due to a material or manufacturing defect, please visit an Ice-Watch dealer to have your watch shipped to our repair center. You can locate a reseller through the store location page.
Where can I buy an ice watch online?
You can locate a retailer through the store locator link on the website. Once your watch is dispatched, you will be able to follow the repair process via the information communicated to you by the retailer. If you can not find a retailer near you, please contact our teams via the online contact form.