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Nicholas Mangan's mid-career survey at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) explores the intersection of narrative, materiality, and time. One of his video artworks, "A World Undone," captures the falling of fine rock particles in high-definition, revealing the intricate details of each particle. The video actually depicts the red dust of crushed zircon crystals, which are the oldest terrestrial material known to exist on Earth. Mangan's art incorporates violent actions hidden behind materials, such as pulverizing the zircon, to explore themes of time, human impact on the environment, and the effects of mining. The exhibition showcases a range of Mangan's works, including sculptures, videos, and loose minerals, each containing a related narrative from the Anthropocene. [Extracted from the article] |
