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Beetle Sphere, 1953 Volkswagen Beetle Compressed into a Sphere

by E.D.W. Lynch on May 30, 2013

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“Ichwan Noor (b. 1963): Beetle Sphere, 2013 (Aluminium, polyester, real parts from VW beetle '53, paint)” / Art:1 by Mondecor Gallery / Art Basel Hong Kong 2013 / SML.20130523.6D.14135

photo by See-ming Lee

“Beetle Sphere” is a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle that has been compressed into a sphere nearly 6 feet in diameter. The sculpture is one of a series of five spherical Beetles created by Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor. It was displayed at Art Basel Hong Kong earlier in May.

Beetle Sphere by Ichwan Noor

photo via AFP-JIJI

Beetle Sphere by Ichwan Noor

photo via AFP-JIJI

via Japan Times, Colossal


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