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Photo of collection object I only see things when they move — Eliasson, Olafur. I only see things when they move, 2004. Wood, color-effect filter glass, stainless steel, aluminum, HMI lamp, tripod, glass cylinder, motors, and control unit, Dimensions variable. Acquired through the generosity of Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis in honor of Mimi Haas, 568.2008. (Photo: MoMA)

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I only see things when they move

2004

Olafur Eliasson

Danish and Icelandic, born 1967

Media and Performance

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Eliasson, Olafur
Classification: Installation
Formatted Medium: Wood, color-effect filter glass, stainless steel, aluminum, HMI lamp, tripod, glass cylinder, motors, and control unit
Medium: wood, color-effect, filter, glass, stainless, steel, aluminum, hmi, lamp, tripod, cylinder, motors, control, unit
Dimensions: Dimensions variable
Departments: Media and Performance
Accession Number: 568.2008
Credit Line: Acquired through the generosity of Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis in honor of Mimi Haas
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