Philippe Ramette's Hypnotic Mirror Installation at Dorsky Gallery in 2006
French artist Philippe Ramette created a carnival-like mirror installation that greeted visitors immediately upon entering Dorsky Gallery in Long Island City. The work featured a bent polished surface with several protrusions that revealed themselves upon closer inspection. This exhibition ran from November 20, 2006 through January 30, 2007 at the gallery located at 11-03 45th Avenue in Long Island City, New York. The mirror's hypnotic quality and distorted reflections created an immersive visual experience for gallery visitors. Ramette's work was positioned to the left of the gallery entrance, serving as the initial encounter in the exhibition space. The installation demonstrated Ramette's interest in optical effects and perceptual manipulation through sculptural means.
Key facts
- Philippe Ramette created a carnival-like mirror installation
- The exhibition ran from November 20, 2006 to January 30, 2007
- The gallery was located at 11-03 45th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
- The mirror featured a bent polished surface with several protrusions
- The installation was positioned immediately to the left of the gallery entrance
- The work had hypnotic qualities that engaged viewers
- The mirror revealed details upon closer inspection
- The exhibition was documented on artcritical.com
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Ramette
Institutions
- Dorsky Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- Long Island City
- New York
- United States