Art Basel Miami Beach's Meridians Sector is set to boast an extraordinary exhibit featuring the enigmatic Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto. One of five standout works on display, 'Pénétrable' (1992), a monumental installation measuring 500 × 400 × 500 centimeters, invites visitors to become an active participant in the artwork.
Soto's innovative large-scale installations, which have garnered renewed attention globally over the past year, continue to captivate audiences with their multisensory dimensions. By suspending hundreds of thin, translucent PVC tubes from a frame, Soto dissolves the boundary between observer and object, creating an immersive experience that redefines our relationship with space and time.
As visitors step into this 20th-century masterpiece, they are transported into a realm where sculpture is no longer confined to traditional pedestals. Instead, the 'Penetrables' expand into vast geometric volumes, encouraging viewers to navigate these dimensions freely, with the artist's intention being to liberate the viewer from gravity and reveal the fluidity of space.
In Soto's own words, "My concept of space is very different from that of the Renaissance... I reveal that man... is part of space. And this is the sensation of those who enter them and the feeling of joy and elation that you witness is similar to getting in the water and being completely liberated from gravity."
Now, 'Pénétrable' is set to make a highly anticipated reappearance at Art Basel Miami Beach's Meridians Sector. This remarkable work has undergone several major institutional retrospectives across Europe, only to disappear into storage for over two decades before its 2023 reactivation in Mexico City.
This singular piece of kinetic art stands as a testament to Soto's groundbreaking vision and his enduring legacy. Visitors to Art Basel Miami Beach will be treated to an unparalleled opportunity to engage with this iconic work, experiencing firsthand the artist's pioneering concept of space that continues to redefine our understanding of time, movement, and perceptual instability.
Soto's innovative large-scale installations, which have garnered renewed attention globally over the past year, continue to captivate audiences with their multisensory dimensions. By suspending hundreds of thin, translucent PVC tubes from a frame, Soto dissolves the boundary between observer and object, creating an immersive experience that redefines our relationship with space and time.
As visitors step into this 20th-century masterpiece, they are transported into a realm where sculpture is no longer confined to traditional pedestals. Instead, the 'Penetrables' expand into vast geometric volumes, encouraging viewers to navigate these dimensions freely, with the artist's intention being to liberate the viewer from gravity and reveal the fluidity of space.
In Soto's own words, "My concept of space is very different from that of the Renaissance... I reveal that man... is part of space. And this is the sensation of those who enter them and the feeling of joy and elation that you witness is similar to getting in the water and being completely liberated from gravity."
Now, 'Pénétrable' is set to make a highly anticipated reappearance at Art Basel Miami Beach's Meridians Sector. This remarkable work has undergone several major institutional retrospectives across Europe, only to disappear into storage for over two decades before its 2023 reactivation in Mexico City.
This singular piece of kinetic art stands as a testament to Soto's groundbreaking vision and his enduring legacy. Visitors to Art Basel Miami Beach will be treated to an unparalleled opportunity to engage with this iconic work, experiencing firsthand the artist's pioneering concept of space that continues to redefine our understanding of time, movement, and perceptual instability.
it's like... u step into this thing & suddenly u r no longer just lookin at a sculpture, ur part of it 
! the way he suspends all those PVC tubes from the frame is MIND.BLOWN 
and now it's comin back to Art Basel Miami Beach?! 
i need to be there ASAP!!! 
can't wait to see this masterpiece in person 
They're bringing back 'Pénétrable' by Jesús Rafael Soto in all its translucent PVC tube glory 
. This massive installation is like stepping into a dream world where sculpture just melts away... it's like you're floating in space! 
I love how the artist wants to break free from gravity and show us that we're part of the universe too 
. Can't wait to see it for myself this year 
, but even if I don't make it, at least we can live vicariously through the pics & vids 
And can you even imagine experiencing that sense of liberation from gravity? 
It's like, pure magic 
Can't wait to see it live at Art Basel Miami Beach 
art Basel miami beach just got more interesting 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to walk into a giant PVC tube sculpture that makes you feel like you're floating in space? It's like the ultimate tech gadget for your senses 
. And can we talk about how innovative Soto was? Like, he was creating immersive experiences back in the 90s and it's only now that we're seeing his work get the recognition it deserves 
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. I mean, who needs gravity when you can just float through space? It's gonna be wild to see this 20th-century masterpiece up close at Art Basel Miami Beach. The vibes are already electric 
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. Art Basel's gonna bring this masterpiece back to life, and I'm hyped to see how people react to it 
they're featuring some crazy old-school installations like 'penetrable' by jesus rafael soto - it's been around since 1992 and is literally a 20ft tall sculpture made of hundreds of thin pvc tubes 
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Anywayz, Jesús Rafael Soto is like the Einstein of art or somethin', he's all about breakin down space & time boundaries. I mean, who needs gravity when u can just float around w/ PVC tubes? 
I mean, the way Soto suspends those PVC tubes from a frame is pure genius 
. Bring on the art and let's get our minds blown 
soto's art is literally the most mindblowing thing ive ever seen - its not just a sculpture, its an experience! u get to be part of it, not just look at it. and can u imagine walking into that 20c piece for the first time? like, what would u do? 
... i love it. cant wait to see this masterpiece at art basel miami beach