057
Arte Útil archive nr:
057
Initiator:
Ant Farm
Location:
US
Category:
urban-development
Users:
Chip Lord and Doug Michels, Hudson Marquez and Curtis Schreier
Maintained by:
Ant Farm
Certification:
implemented
Duration:
1968 - 1978
Ant Farm
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Inflatables
Description:
Ant Farm is a performer group that carried out "architectural performances" across America during which the group unfolded its anti-architectural Inflatables , within which were conducted conferences and various events. In the road, they used a customized Chevrolet van ( Media Van) that turned into a mobile studio to share information and images. The Van was also indispensable as a power generator to inflate the structures.
Goals:
To promote ideas that have no commercial potential, embracing the latest technologies at the same time as they criticize American culture.
Beneficial Outcomes:
Conferences and various events were conducted freely because they developed in their architectural inflatables.