A point in time
Khalil Rabah
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Khalil Rabah
Khalil Rabah has created a set of sculptures that reference an instrument invented in the 11th century CE to measure latitude. Operators of the machine use sunlight and the instrument’s three objects to draw diagrams that reveal the latitude of their location. Rabah reconstructs the tool and enlarges its elements to create a playful arena on a white marble platform with an engraved diagram indicating Expo 2020’s latitude. In his work, the artist explores the aesthetic aspects of this historical tool by revealing its constituent elements, setting its orbits into motion and inviting the audience to recognise their position on the planet.
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A point in time, Metal, marble, 260 x 1000 x 1000 cm, © Khalil Rabah 2021. Commissioned by Expo 2020 Dubai.