What happens when the provocative energy of Damien Hirst meets the disciplined precision of Officine Panerai? The result is a stunning collision of art and engineering. Commissioned to bridge these two worlds, Hirst created “Beautiful Sunflower” and “Beautiful Fractional Sunflower,” two works that redefine the boundaries of a painting. The new pieces, are actually created by a process called spin painting, featuring dozens of watch components from Panerai timepieces. Both works are the protagonists in the exhibition ‘o’clock, exhibited at the Triennale di Milano in Italy.
The exhibition is curated by Silvana Annicchiarico and Jan van Rossem, with a special 8-timepiece installation by Patricia Urquiola entitled, “I mondi di Officine Panerai” (The Worlds of Officine Panerai).
Visitor Information
O’Clock
time design, design time
(until 8 January 2012)Milan Triennale Museum
6 Viale Emilio Alemagna
20121 Milan, Italy
Tuesday – Sunday 10:30a – 10:30p
Thursday – Friday 10:30a – 11:00p
