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A large interior installation of metallic discs hanging from the ceiling in an industrial space
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Dozens of Suspended ‘Halos’ Glimmer in a Florentine Factory

Earlier this month, dozens of metallic discs suspended from the ceiling of a large industrial space invited viewers to immerse themselves in what SpY describes as “a continuous choreography of movement and reflection.” The artist is known for his large-scale installations, often repurposing objects like traffic cones and metallic rescue blankets to create striking urban interventions.

SpY’s most recent room-scale work, titled “Halos,” reimagined the industrial interior of a former railway-related factory in Florence—a place we typically associate with Renaissance elegance as opposed to brutalist design—as part of the city’s Bright Festival.

A large interior installation of metallic discs hanging from the ceiling in an industrial space

Three stories high, “Halos” interacts with the natural breeze that flows throughout the space, which is exacerbated by people moving around. Glimmering light further lends a sense of ethereality and even magic.

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A large interior installation of metallic discs hanging from the ceiling in an industrial space
A detail of a large interior installation of metallic discs hanging from the ceiling
A large interior installation of metallic discs hanging from the ceiling in an industrial space

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