The Sifly Piazza at the High Museum of Art<\/a> in Atlanta has been filled with a spectacular\u00a0display of vibrant colours.<\/p>\n

As part of the museum’s initiative to explores how engagement with art and design can extend beyond the Museum\u2019s walls through dynamic installations, Contemporary Mexican designers\u00a0H\u00e9ctor Esrawe <\/strong>and Ignacio Cadena<\/strong>\u00a0were commissioned to create an interactive outdoor installation on the Woodruff Arts Centre campus. In response to this, the duo created Los Trompos<\/strong>, meaning The Spinning Tops<\/em>,\u00a0a large-scale interactive design installation.<\/p>\n

The design draws its inspiration from the form of a\u00a0spinning top, translating in to\u00a0more than 30 three-dimensional, larger than-life tops in a variety of colors and shapes. All the\u00a0structures are\u00a0created in different\u00a0colors and shapes and are covered in colorful fabric woven by Mexican Artisans using traditional textile techniques.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe concept behind -Los Trompos- is based on an approach of traditional toys, their colorful expression and the way they are constructed. We wanted to talk about the traditions and skills of the craftsmen in Mexico, as an inheritance of our culture. We like the idea of translating these techniques into new symbols\u201d said Esrawe.<\/p>\n

The museum has partnered with Midtown Alliance to expand this interactive design installation to seven different locations on the\u00a0streets of Midtown.<\/p>\n

On view April 24 through Nov. 29, 2015, \u201cLos Trompos\u201d (\u201cThe Spinning Tops\u201d) will create a destination outside the Museum where patrons can enjoy recreation, social interaction, performances, art-making activities and special events co-organized with local partner institutions.<\/p>\n

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Prototype:<\/em> Gerardo Dom\u00ednguez
\nPhotography:<\/em> Abel Klainbaum, Esrawe + Cadena, Jaime Navarro, Jonathan Hillyer<\/p>\n

+\u00a0H\u00e9ctor Esrawe<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

+ Ignacio Cadena<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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