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kinetic art

American

noun

art, as sculptural constructions, having movable parts activated by motor, wind, hand pressure, or other direct means and often having additional variable elements, as shifting lights.

kinetic art British

noun

art, esp sculpture, that moves or has moving parts

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kinetic artist

noun

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Origin of kinetic art

First recorded in 1960–65

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“It’s stunning,” said Christina Carvalho, a 43-year-old accountant from Oakland, Calif., as she stood on the ship’s Royal Promenade, gaping up at “The Pearl,” a gigantic kinetic art installation.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Pinball is living, kinetic art with many of the games inspired by pop culture.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Like a building to house local businesses, the kind to complement the yoga place, bakery and kinetic art shop at the intersection.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2021

The kinetic art movement grew out of the technological advancements of the 1960s.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2021

The title was a sly pun: “Le Mouvement” announced that kinetic art — an art of movement — was itself a full-blown artistic movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2017

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