A point in timeKhalil RabahNone
1000.0 x 1000.0 cm
Expo 2020 Dubai
Khalil Rabah has created a set of sculptures that reference an instrument invented in the 11th century CE to measure latitude. The Khwarizmi scholar Al-Biruni described this instrument as a machine that does not require calculation tables. Operators of the machine use only sunlight and the three objects that constitute the instrument to draw diagrams that reveal the latitude of their location.Rabah deconstructs the tool and enlarges its elements to create a playful arena on a white marble platform, with an engraved diagram indicating the latitude of the Expo 2020 site. In this work, the artist explores the aesthetic aspects of this historical tool by revealing its constituent elements, setting its orbits into motion and inviting the audience to recognise their position on the planet.
Khalil Rabah (1961 –)
Explore Khalil Rabah's conceptual art exploring displacement & erasure. Discover his imaginary institutions & rewriting of history. Palestinian artist based in UAE.
Expo 2020 Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
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About this artwork
- Title: A point in time
- Artist: Khalil Rabah
- Original dimensions: 1000.0 x 1000.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Expo 2020 Dubai
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Rosy Brown
Questions & Answers
Is "A point in time" by Khalil Rabah in the public domain?
Regarding copyright, "A point in time" is still protected by copyright.
Are the colors of "A point in time" by Khalil Rabah vivid or muted?
The colors of "A point in time" by Khalil Rabah show a muted saturation with a balanced intensity.
What other names is Khalil Rabah known by?
Other names recorded for Khalil Rabah, creator of "A point in time", include Khalil Rabach.