Documentary that spans the 70-year career of Takis, the Greek sculptor known for exploring magnetism, light, and sound.
In English, without translation.
Takis (1925, Athens, Greece – 2019) was a prominent figure in the European post-war art scene, exploring invisible forces and the omnipresence of energy in all things. One of the foundations of his work was the energy of magnetic fields, which he began investigating in his early artistic experiments. From the late 1950s, he invented telemagnetic sculptures in which everyday metallic objects defy gravity with the help of magnets, floating in space. By using physical laws and technology, he sought to "introduce a new, continuous, and living force into sculpture." His works combine industrial and mechanical parts, sitting at the intersection of art, technology, and science. Takis's work is part of prestigious public and private collections worldwide, including the Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris, France), Tate (London, UK), MOMA (New York), Guggenheim Museum (New York), Menil Collection (Houston, USA), and Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice, Italy), among many others.