The history of the 'Strand Beast', a virtual lifeform that moves with the wind, becoming incredibly powerful
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The history of the 'Strand Beast', a virtual lifeform that moves with the wind, becoming incredibly powerful
The Dutch sculptor Theo Jansen has been working on his Strandbeest since 1990. The Strandbeest is an artificial lifeform made of plastic tubes that acts like a skeleton and moves like a living creature, propelled by wind power. Over the course of 30 years, the Strandbeest has evolved, becoming more advanced in movement, growing in size, and ...
Sep 1, 2024
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Dutch artist Theo Jansen has showcased his wind-powered 'Strandbeests'—his skeleton-like kinetic sculptures that crawl across beaches using wind power—across global venues through the years. These “beach animals” evolved through generations of experimentation. Highlights include a touring show at Japan’s Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum (July–Sept 2024) and a landmark “Strandbeesten Mortuary” exhibit in Delft (May 29, 2025–ongoing), housed in a former cable factory. Each display invites awe at th
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