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// Cloaca X-Rayed B/W by Wim Delvoye, created in 2003, is a C-print that provides a unique perspective on one of Delvoye's most famous installations, the Cloaca machine. Known for exploring themes of technology, biology, and human processes, Delvoye's work here depicts an X-ray-like view of the machine, capturing its complex inner mechanisms. Presented in monochromatic tones, the image reveals the intricate details of the machinery that simulates human digestion, transforming food into waste. This artwork blends scientific aesthetics with conceptual art, inviting viewers to ponder the boundaries between organic and mechanical, the function of art, and the absurdity inherent in replicating bodily functions through technology.
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// Cloaca X-Rayed B/W by Wim Delvoye, created in 2003, is a C-print that provides a unique perspective on one of Delvoye's most famous installations, the Cloaca machine. Known for exploring themes of technology, biology, and human processes, Delvoye's work here depicts an X-ray-like view of the machine, capturing its complex inner mechanisms. Presented in monochromatic tones, the image reveals the intricate details of the machinery that simulates human digestion, transforming food into waste. This artwork blends scientific aesthetics with conceptual art, inviting viewers to ponder the boundaries between organic and mechanical, the function of art, and the absurdity inherent in replicating bodily functions through technology.
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Cloaca, 2002
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Cloaca X Rayed B/W, 2003
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