“Montaje en Tierra” (Ground Assembly/Installation)
2023-08-25
Atacama Desert, Chile: Ground Assembly of the World’s Largest Telescope
In 2023, a “ground assembly” project of astronomical proportions was underway on Cerro Armazones in Chile’s Atacama Desert: the construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) by the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
Progress: As of August 2023, the future world’s largest “eye on the sky” was more than 50% complete.
On‑site records: In 2023, ESO released spectacular aerial videos and static images documenting how the steel structure of the telescope’s main body and dome was being pieced together on the barren land.
Follow‑up work: Construction continued into 2024, with the circular skeleton of the dome beginning to take shape, steadily moving forward.
This project is a grand manifestation of the concept of “ground installation” in astronomy, showcasing humanity’s determination to explore the universe.
Antioquia, Colombia: A Predicted Road Landslide
A landslide occurred in the department of Antioquia, Colombia, while a new road was being constructed.
Incident: Video captured the moment a massive torrent of earth and construction debris cascaded down like a waterfall.
Warning and aftermath: Fortunately, workers had heard unusual sounds from the hillside in advance and remained alert. They evacuated quickly, and no casualties were reported.
This news highlights the natural risks inherent in ground‑based construction and the vital importance of early warning mechanisms.
Global Art Scene: Installations About “Land” (Tierra)
Throughout 2023, numerous art exhibitions and installations with the theme of “land” (Tierra) emerged around the world. They explored the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of the land in poetic or critical ways.
| Exhibition / Project | Location | Theme and Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Pavilion “Terra” | Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 | Reflected on Brazil’s past, present, and future, exploring land as a form of memory and a possibility for building future technologies. Awarded the Golden Lion for Best National Participation. |
| Delcy Morelos “Cielo terrenal” and “El abrazo” | Dia Chelsea, New York | Used earth, cloves, cocoa and other materials to create immersive installations filled with olfactory experiences – an “earthly heaven” and an “embrace” – blurring boundaries between the viewer, the body, and the land. |
| Lolo & Sosaku “De la tierra” | Old factory, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona | Imagined a potential time‑space where machines form a new alliance with the earth, ending human supremacy – an artistic conception of a post‑anthropocentric world. |
| Works by Denilson Baniwa and other artists | Across Latin America | Showcased indigenous ecological wisdom, archaeology of memory, and philosophical reflections on land, forming a vibrant picture of contemporary Latin American art. |
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