The above photograph is of Plotone (Platoon) by Turin-based artist Lara Favaretto. It was exhibited on Cockatoo Island at the recent Sydney Biennale. Assembled from everyday materials, the installation consists of a group of air-tanks holding party whistles in their "mouths". The gas tanks are connected to timers that let out a burst of compressed air which in turn activates the party whistles. I found the experience of viewing Plotone evoked a combination of giddy delight and pathos, as this platoon of air-tank soldiers waited around blowing on their party whistles.
Other works by Favaretto involve inviting to the Queen to an event and suspending a gypsy's caravan mid air.
I think Lara Favaretto is awesome.
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