We've covered Matej Kren's amazing feats of book-stacking before, and now his largest book installation to date is on display in Italy at the Museum of Modern Art in Bologna (MAMbo). The piece, entitled "Scanner," is a gigantic tunnel of books that is meant to inspire reflection, impose greatness, and confuse perspective. Decked out with mirrors and thousands of books, "Scanner" is a new read on how we experience place.
I saw a very similar installation in prague last year, but on a smaller scale. Link http://www.flickr.com/photos/33774108@N03/4099248766/in/set-72157622794009490/
same person?
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