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UC Berkeley Art Museum
March 31 - December 14, 2014Info
2626 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94720 Google Map »
We invite you to experience Kaleidoscape, the new interactive seating sculpture in our large atrium space, Gallery B. Like the popular BAMscape by Thom Faulders, Kaleidoscape, designed by the San Francisco–based firm Rebar, is both a work of art and a piece of furniture. Come re-arrange the modular pieces to create a customized environment for study, relaxation, or socializing. Or use the sections to create a crystalline landscape to be viewed from the upper galleries. Rebar is known for work that challenges expectations about the use of public space, the potential of materials, and the opportunities for social and cultural interaction. Recent projects include Park(ing) (2005), which transformed metered parking spaces in San Francisco into temporary parklets, the Panhandle Bandshell (2007) fabricated from recycled materials, and the restoration of degraded bird habitats on Año Nuevo Island with nest modules and habitat ridges (2009-2011). Museum open from 11:00am-5pm, Wednesday through Sunday Gallery Admission Prices Free: Bam/Pfa members, UC Berkeley students, faculty, staff, and retirees, Children (12 & under); $10: Adults (18-64); $7: Non-UC Berkeley students, Senior citizens (65 & over), Disabled persons, Young adults (13-17)