Life Electric is a monument created by Studio Libeskind in collaboration with the business association of Como. Its a 16,5 meter high sculpture on the Lake Como in Italy. This is a public monument, homeage to famed scientist Aleksander Volta who hails from the city. He was born on 18th February, 1745, in Como, and died 5th March, 1827, Como. He was an Italian physicist, chemist and a pioneer of electricity and power. He invented a electrical battery and discovered methane. It’s made from stainless steel, polished to a mirror to reflect landscape around this is why this sculpture combines the natural elements of light, water. Shape of this monument is very interesting and resembles two waves. The form reaches both up towards the sky and goes down to the water, representing the two poles of energy. “It is an amazing honor to be able to give this work a home in one of the most beautiful places in the world—and a place very close to my heart,” said Daniel Libeskind.
So you felt disturbed by the teaching methods described and shown in the talk. Was there anything disturbing in the talk itself?
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