Machines de ville
Machines de ville
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La Machine is a company that creates shows featuring giant machines that delight audiences of all ages in France and around the world. Fran\u00e7ois Delarozi\u00e8re's book "La Machine spectacle" showcases the company's creation and daily lives, highlighting how the machines relate to space and human performers. "Machines de ville" showcases the machines that have become permanent installations in cities, reflecting us back to our own humanity.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Publisher: Actes Sud
For countless years, the company La Machine has been captivating audiences of all ages with its awe-inspiring spectacles featuring colossal machines. These remarkable performing machines have gradually transformed into permanent fixtures in cities across France, seamlessly integrating into the fabric of urban development.
In a series of four emblematic projects in Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon, Toulouse, and Calais, François Delarozière showcases the intricate interplay between these mechanical creatures and their surrounding spaces. He delves into the genesis of these machines, documenting the daily lives of the company's members, artists, technicians, and artisans as they embark on visionary projects of mechanical urban architecture, collaborating closely with local authorities.
Following the publication of the book "La Machine spectacle," comes "Machines de ville," a captivating exploration of the machines that have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. These awe-inspiring machines have the power to inspire dreams, ignite discussions, evoke emotions, and remind us of our shared humanity simply by their presence in the city. Through captivating visuals and insightful narratives, "Machines de ville" showcases the remarkable impact these machines have on our urban environment and our collective consciousness.
Weight: 830g
Dimension: 215 x 266 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782330136437
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