Open henge policy: BUREAU A designs shipping container Stonehenge for BIG biennale

2015-10-28T18:25:00-04:00

"Steelhenge," BUREAU A's design for the inaugural BIG biennale for independent art spaces, isn't just 50 blue shipping containers arrayed to mimic Stonehenge's layout in the center of Geneva: it was also the site of a four-day party in June to celebrate the open-spirited biennale, which according to a written statement provided by BUREAU A's Daniel Zamarbide, "represents a remarkable initiative to bring out art to the city, literally opening its doors to everyone. Contrary to the settlements of the 70’s (Drop City, etc.) considered at times as too insular, BIG concentrates a wide variety of players that speak out for many reasons and purposes."

Musicians, writers, artists and Genevan passerby could stroll into the installation, which according to Zamarbide "is an informal monument made out of people assembling for an unconditional engagement in culture and art."

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Open henge policy: BUREAU A designs shipping container Stonehenge for BIG biennale