Baluba
1961 - 1962
Baluba
1961 - 1962
Originally, the Balubas came to life on demand in a frenetic dance. They are now destined to remain still, due to the fragility of their mechanisms.
This impertinent work, a parody of classical sculpture and modern machines, is made out of scrap metal, everyday objects and was erected on an improvised stand consisting of a petrol barrel. Taking on the aspect of fetishes dressed up for a ceremony, the Baluba series is named after a Congolese ethnie group who joined the civil war in the early 60s.
Domain | Oeuvre en 3 dimensions | Installation avec du mouvement |
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Techniques | Métal, fil de fer, objets en plastique, plumeau, baril, moteur |
Dimensions | 192 x 52 x 41 cm |
Acquisition | Achat, 1982 |
Inventory no. | AM 1981-851 |
Detailed description
Artist |
Jean Tinguely
(1925, Suisse - 1991, Suisse) |
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Main title | Baluba |
Creation date | 1961 - 1962 |
Domain | Oeuvre en 3 dimensions | Installation avec du mouvement |
Description | Assemblage |
Techniques | Métal, fil de fer, objets en plastique, plumeau, baril, moteur |
Dimensions | 192 x 52 x 41 cm |
Acquisition | Achat, 1982 |
Collection area | Arts Plastiques - Contemporain |
Inventory no. | AM 1981-851 |