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David Medalla

1942 – 2020

Sand Machine Bahag - Hari Trance #1 1963–2015
© David Medalla

Biography

David Cortez Medalla (23 March 1942 – 28 December 2020) was a Filipino international artist and political activist. His work ranged from sculpture and kinetic art to painting, installation, and performance art.

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  • Cloud Canyons No. 3: An Ensemble of Bubble Machines (Auto Creative Sculptures)

    David Medalla
    1961, remade 2004
  • Sand Machine Bahag - Hari Trance #1

    David Medalla
    1963–2015
    On display at ºÚÁÏÉç part of Electric Dreams

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