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Curious Contraptions

Curious Contraptions explores small, surreal worlds through fantastical, often amusing mechanical sculptures known as automata. These whimsical flying, sailing, and cycling machines are brought to life by intricate arrangements of handmade cams, cranks, and other simple mechanisms. Each sculpture performs an absurd miniature drama while also reflecting its maker's worldview and sense of humor. Exposed inner workings and low-tech mechanisms invite the viewer to understand how each one comes to life.

Artists include Rowland Emett, Keith Newstead, Carlos Zapata, Paul Spooner, and others

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A green paperback book with an Automata made of a cat moving its own Automata of a cat. There are drawings of the gear mechanisms along the side.

Cabaret Mechanical Movement

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