Baluba
1961 - 1962
Baluba
1961 - 1962
Originally, the Balubas came to life on demand in a frenetic dance. They are now destined to remain still, due to the fragility of their mechanisms.
This impertinent work, a parody of classical sculpture and modern machines, is made out of scrap metal, everyday objects and was erected on an improvised stand consisting of a petrol barrel. Taking on the aspect of fetishes dressed up for a ceremony, the Baluba series is named after a Congolese ethnie group who joined the civil war in the early 60s.
| Domain | Oeuvre en 3 dimensions | Installation avec du mouvement |
|---|---|
| Techniques | Métal, fil de fer, objets en plastique, plumeau, baril, moteur |
| Dimensions | 192 x 52 x 41 cm |
| Acquisition | Achat, 1982 |
| Inventory no. | AM 1981-851 |
Currently at
Etablissement public de la Réunion des musées nationaux et du Grand Palais des Champs-Elysées, Paris (France)
as part of Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten, 20 June 2025 - 04 January 2026
See on the Centre Pompidou's loan map in France and worldwide
Detailed description
| Artist |
Jean Tinguely
(1925, Suisse - 1991, Suisse) |
|---|---|
| Main title | Baluba |
| Creation date | 1961 - 1962 |
| Domain | Oeuvre en 3 dimensions | Installation avec du mouvement |
| Description | Assemblage |
| Techniques | Métal, fil de fer, objets en plastique, plumeau, baril, moteur |
| Dimensions | 192 x 52 x 41 cm |
| Acquisition | Achat, 1982 |
| Collection area | Arts Plastiques - Contemporain |
| Inventory no. | AM 1981-851 |