Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests Cross the Atlantic

Since 1990, strange and wondrous new forms of life have been wandering the beaches of the Netherlands, walking on the wind. They are Theo Jenson’s “strandbeests,” self propelled kinetic skeletal sculptures of PVC and fabric. Now for the first time, the strandbeests have crossed the Atlantic and will be appearing this afternoon at Art Basel — Miami Beach.

To understand these amazing creatures, it is best to see them in their native environment. Take a look at the videos below:

Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests

Theo Jansen’s Lumbering Life-Forms Arrive in America

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Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests Cross the Atlantic — 2 Comments

  1. Whoa! Those are very cool! Thanks a lot for sharing this. They’re probably not something I would have seen, otherwise.