The BIC ballpoint is a triumph of efficient pattern ; it ’s also a pretty good mascot for disposable consumption , with 100 billion having been manufactured since the 1950s . But empty pens are in effect for more than just landfill : string 10,000 together , and you may have yourself a clean canopy .
The ‘ BIC marquee ’ is a clever anatomical structure orchestrate mostly from BIC Crystal pen , which I hazard stick some pass resemblance to something you might ascertain in a chandelier . The intention of the project is n’t to make something useful , though : it ’s “ more about the process transforming its initial function . It is about contrive with components rather than average ” .
The canopy is on display at theMuziekgebouwin the Netherlands until August 20th .
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