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      A point in time

      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.

      Questions & Answers

      What size is "A point in time" by Khalil Rabah in real life?

      "A point in time" measures 1000 x 1000 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

      How do the colors of "A point in time" relate to each other?

      "A point in time" by Khalil Rabah displays a unified palette color harmony.

      Did "A point in time" stay in its artist's homeland?

      No - the artwork is kept abroad. Khalil Rabah was born in Palestine, and the original "A point in time" is held in a museum in United Arab Emirates.

      By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team

      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)

      Explore Expo 2020 Dubai: A groundbreaking World Expo that celebrated innovation, sustainability & cultural exchange. Discover its legacy of progress and the future it inspired in a transformed smart city.

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