Kinetica have a new exhibition featuring 10 UK and International artists who are experimenting with evolution, hybridisation and the infiltration of technology. The artworks vivify inanimate materials with energatic vitality and are a comment on the relationship between our technologically enhanced society and the natural world. UK artists include Tim Lewis, Tom Wilkinson and Jim […]
Tinkering with PIE
Over the past 10 years we have worked regularly with Mike Petrich and Karen Wilkinson from the Exploratorium, in San Francisco. Mike and Karen have enormous energy, and a unique capability for making things happen in their tinkering workshops. Some of our favourites have been the ‘Sound Automata’ workshops where participants build sound automata and […]
Springs Sprockets & Pulleys
Springs Sprockets & Pulleys: The Mechanical Sculptures of Steve Gerberich, Waterloo Center, Iowa, USA until January 2009. We are great fans of Steve Gerberich and his work, so if you are in Iowa before the end of the year a visit to this exhibition is highly recommended. There is also a great program of workshops […]
PhantasieMechanik ends at Phaeno
This week sees the final closing of a very popular show. Over 100,000 visitors have enjoyed the exhibition at phaeno in Germany, which featured the work of 10 CMT artists as well as Arthur Ganson, Norman Tuck and Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre. Click here for images of the show. Our exhibits will now travel to Spain […]
Weird and Wonderful Gadgets and Inventions
British Library Until November 10th 2008. Would-be inventors will be inspired by Maurice Collins collection of eccentric contraptions, over 50 of which are currently on display at the British Library in London. The exhibits include this early food processor, a mechanical page turner, a clockwork burglar alarm and even an early version of a sat-nav […]
