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Intrigued by the Vodka Pool


Intrigued by the Vodka Pool
Photo Information
Copyright: Anna Liz Villa (ladycat) (59)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-10-03
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Canon 40D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-04 14:36
Viewed: 135
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 2
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Torontonians explored the city all night for the 4th Nuit Blanche, a free all night contemporary art thing.
http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/home.shtml.

One of the installations, the Vodka Pool, drew many spectators.


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Vodka Pool, 2009

Dan Mihaltianu - Berlin, Germany

Installation

As viewers gather around a reflecting pool of alcohol situated on the pristine floor of the atrium, they can ponder the volatile and symbolic qualities of 80-proof vodka. Liquor and liquidity bear more than passing associations to banks and money. Intoxicating, like the euphoria of riches; evaporating, like the vanishing of investments during economic downturns; alchemical, like the transformation of use value into exchange value. In black markets and other underground economies, the connections are even more literal. During wars and totalitarian regimes, such as Nicolae Ceausescu's dictatorship in Romania, alcohol serves as both an escape and a home-brewed currency for procuring essential goods and services.

Dan Mihaltianu works in photography, video, interactive installations and multimedia. A key aspect of his practice concerns research into liquids and their associations and functions. From the world's oceans to financial liquidity, from political transparency to liquor and food culture, Mihaltianu addresses the contribution of fluids to the most salient features of contemporary life. Mihaltianu has participated in major exhibitions across Europe, notably at the Venice Biennale, ZKM, and the Tate Modern.

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hi anna ... so interesting shot ..great composition and great details .. well done with using the reflection of the gathering people there.. nice art work .. and thanks for the info about this event. have a nice day ...harout.

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