Antonelli, Paola

Neri Oxman: Mediated Matter

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ISBN 13:
9781633451056
author:
Antonelli, Paola
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Museum of Modern Art
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
192
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£33.18

Description

The Neri Oxman Material Ecology Catalogue by Paola Antonelli is a comprehensive survey of the pioneering work of Neri Oxman, a leading figure in interdisciplinary biodesign. Through her groundbreaking research and innovative techniques, Oxman has developed new approaches to materials, architecture, and construction processes that draw inspiration from nature. This catalogue, designed by Irma Boom, showcases Oxman's contributions to the field of material ecology, which seeks to understand and replicate the structural, systemic, and aesthetic wisdom of natural systems. The book features a range of projects, including the Silk Pavilion, Aguahoja, and Glass, each demonstrating Oxman's ability to harness biotechnology and additive manufacturing to create innovative architectural designs. By exploring Oxman's work, this catalogue offers a unique perspective on the intersection of biology, engineering, architecture, and artistic design. It challenges traditional notions of modernism and organic design, providing a fresh understanding of the possibilities that emerge when nature and technology are combined.

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