05 Oct Whirlpools, Rattlesnakes, and Vinyl: The Art of Transformation
In this episode, we explore Craig Dworkin’s “Helicography,” a fascinating blend of art history, fiction, and theory. The book takes a deep look at Robert Smithson’s famous artwork, “Spiral Jetty,” and asks: what happens when we change the scale of spirals, from the tiniest molecules to massive galaxies? Dworkin traces these transformations through everything from whirlpools and rattlesnakes to ancient sharks and vinyl records, revealing unexpected connections between nature, culture, and mechanics. It’s a mind-bending journey through art, science, and history, showing how scale can shift the way we see the world.
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Last Updated on October 28, 2024 by Wilmar Padilla