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“Ive walked a lot in the mountains in Iceland. And as you come to a new valley, as you come to a new landscape, you have a certain view. If you stand still, the landscape doesnt necessarily tell you how big it is. It doesnt really tell you what youre looking at. The moment you start to move the mountain starts to move.”

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Olafur Eliasson
Olafur Eliasson

Olafur Eliasson is an internationally renowned artist known for his large-scale public art installations and interactive art pieces. His work explores the relationship between nature, humans, and the environment, often using natural elements such as light, water, ice, and sound to create immersive artistic experiences. more

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