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at times, large-scale public commissions or strap-on, wearable objects) that are activated by viewers. Electric motors, air compressors, pneumatics, and other mechanical systems power their kinetic activity, which is often experienced by viewers as intimidating and dangerous but also exciting. His "Animal
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