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Alan Rath, Who Created Kinetic Electronic Sculptures, Dead At 60

PEOPLE Posted: November 10, 2020 11:04 am

“Since the early 1980s, Rath has created kinetic sculptures guided by software of his own making. Rath’s robotic structures often feature computer-generated animations of disembodied human body parts — a roving eye or gaping mouth — exemplifying his interest in the relationship between human nature and mechanical and technological systems.” – ARTnews

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PEOPLE Published: 11.02.20

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