Peter Vogel (artist)

Peter Vogel
Born 1937
Nationality German
Known for Conceptual art, sound art, electronics

Peter Vogel (born 1937)[1] is a German artist, best known for his interactive electronic sculptures.

Biography

He studied physics and before becoming an artist worked in medical research and cybernetics.[2] In 2011 the first retrospective of his work took place at the University of Brighton.[3] In the same year Jean Martin and Conall Gleeson made the documentary The Sound of Shadows about Peter Vogel and his works.

Works

In 2011 the University of Brighton, England, exhibited his works, including sculptures which move when a viewer's shadow touches them.[2][4]

References

  1. "Biographie". Peter Vogel. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Brighton art exhibition sees sculptures 'come alive'". BBC News. 14 October 2011.
  3. http://arts.brighton.ac.uk/study/pmis/events/peter-vogel-the-sound-of-shadows
  4. Gleeson, Connall (2011). "Sounding Out The Museum - Peter Vogel Retrospective Exhibition". University of Brighton: Faculty of Arts. Retrieved 22 October 2012.


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