Olafur Eliasson: The Curious Desert Publisher / Workman Publishing These diverse opinions demonstrate the

These diverse opinions demonstrate the distinct and often contradictory views on what public space is

and what our priorities and potential might be

Written in an accessible and encouraging manner

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Olafur Eliasson: The Curious Desert Publisher / Workman Publishing These diverse opinions demonstrate theThis volume chronicles Eliassons recent multifaceted site specific installation in the desert in northern Qatar. The outdoor installation consists of 12 temporary pavilions that serve as an artistic laboratory. The experiments conducted inside the pavilions use natural phenomena, such as wind, water and sunlight, to create artworks that emerge over the course of the day or as the seasons change. A parallel exhibition features artworks from different