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Static, static, static! Be static! Be static! Movement is static! Movement is static! Movement is static because it is the only immutable thing - the only certainty, the only unchangeable. The only certainty is that movement is static.

— Jean Tinguely Static static, static ! (1959)

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To attempt to hold fast an instant id doubtful.

untitled statements in 'Zero 3 (1961)

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