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Fund-raising - London, England, United Kingdom
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The sculpture itself consists of two substantial, identical cubes of frozen human blood. One is made from donations by 2,500 resettled refugee volunteers and the other by 2,500 non-refugee volunteers. The two anonymous cubes will be displayed in bespoke refrigeration units and housed in a pavilion. The pavilion is designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster and the Norman Foster FoundationWhy blood? Odyssey follows a series of sculptures made by Quinn using his own blood since 1991. Named Self, each of these sculptures is a self-portrait and uses 10 pints of Quinn's own blood, frozen in the form of his head. Odyssey is the first time Quinn will work with the blood of other people, choosing this material for its conceptual and material significance.Odyssey is a platform for self-expression and story-telling, sparking conversation and debate. It will give an equality of voice to everyone who contributes to it.Each individual blood donor - refugee and non-refugee are given the opportunity to tell their story, share their experiences and explain how they want to help. Odyssey is not only a sculpture but also a library and video archive of human history and humanitarianism. In public spaces, using screens and outdoor media, each hosting city will be virtually populated by films of Odyssey donors telling their stories. With their unique and human stories integrated into the fabric of each city, these individuals will become temporary citizens for the duration of the exhibition.
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