A Curious Turn | Virtual Exhibition | Virtual Museum
A Curious Turn | Virtual Exhibition | Virtual Museum
DERBY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS
A Curious Turn presents automata by leading makers of the last 40 years that range from the humorous to the macabre and from the playful to the satirical. Works on show take a look at key automata makers such as Rowland Emett, famous for creating the elaborate inventions of Caractacus Potts in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968).
Automata are moving mechanical sculptures that are brought magically to life by sequences of cogs, cams, and levers. They have delighted and bewitched people for centuries. Visitors will be able to turn, push and crank to see many of the pieces in action, while newly commissioned films will show other pieces in motion.
A Crafts Council Touring Exhibition, developed in association with Cabaret Mechanical Theatre.
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From 15 September 2017 to 19 November 2017.