Curious Contraptions | Carlos Zapata Artist Bio | Exploratorium
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Channel: Exploratorium · 2017 · Science & Technology
Meet Carlos Zapata, one of the featured artists at the Exploratorium's Curious Contraptions exhibition. Curious Contraptions is a temporary exhibition of the charming, often hilarious mechanical sculptures known as automata. Like complex mechanical toys, these whimsical machines are brought to life by intricate arrangements of handmade cams, cranks, and other simple mechanisms. Each sculpture performs an absurd miniature drama reflecting its maker's worldview and sense of humor. Take a look at their exposed inner workings and investigate the low-tech mechanisms that make these automata move. This year, Curious Contraptions features the varied viewpoints of artists including Carlos Zapata, Paul Spooner, Keith Newstead, and Fi Henshall, plus artist residencies with Zapata, Hernán Lira, and Noga Elhassid. November 16–January 28, 2018 https://www.exploratorium.edu/curious-contraptions
