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   Poetic Kinetics / Feb 13, 2026

   Poetic Kinetics Brings Three Kinetic Aerial Installations to Downtown Denver

   Poetic Kinetics is bringing three site-specific kinetic aerial installations to Downtown Denver in summer 2026 as part of a major public art initiative supported by the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Created by artist Patrick Shearn, Sun Splash, Skyline Drift, and Quaking Gold will transform prominent downtown public spaces with suspended Skynet sculptures that respond continuously to Denver’s natural wind currents.

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   Arts Thread / Jan 19, 2021

   Arts Thread News Article

   Above: Business of Design Week exhibit “ Reflection Rising ” by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics blows in the wind above the Arizona Canal prior to Canal…

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   Shoutout LA / Jan 12, 2021

   Shoutout LA News Article

   Meet Patrick Shearn: Creative Director at Poetic Kinetics

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   Bored Panda / Nov 18, 2019

   Bored Panda

   120,000 Ribbons Hover Near The Brandenburg Gate To Mark The 30-Year Anniversary Of Its Fall

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   Ze / Nov 12, 2019

   Ze News Article

   On the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a huge art installation hovers over Berlin, Visions in Motion. It consists of the people’s wishes,…

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   Frankfurter Allgemeine / Nov 12, 2019

   Faz Video Recap

   Frankfurter Allgemeine captured Visions in Motion above Berlin’s Straße des 17. Juni during the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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   Deutsche Welle / Nov 12, 2019

   DW News Article

   Berlin commemorates the fall of the wall

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   Morgenpost / Nov 11, 2019

   Morgenpost

   Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics brings Visions in Motion to the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

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   Yahoo / Nov 11, 2019

   Yahoo News Article

   Messages of peace mark 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall

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    Vos Iz Neias / Nov 10, 2019

    Vos Iz Neias News Article

    120,000 Ribbons Hover Near The Brandenburg Gate To Mark The 30-Year Anniversary Of Its Fall

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    The Epoch Times / Nov 10, 2019

    The Epoch Times News Article

    120,000 Ribbons Hover Near The Brandenburg Gate To Mark The 30-Year Anniversary Of Its Fall

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    Rotenburger / Nov 10, 2019

    Rotenburger News Article

    Tens of thousands of people celebrate 30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Brandenburg Gate – with thoughtful words from Merkel and a spectacular…

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    Bild II / Nov 10, 2019

    Bild II

    Berlin hosted an open-air art installation commemorating the Peaceful Revolution’s 30th Anniversary with Visions in Motion by artist Patrick Shearn of…

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    AD / Nov 9, 2019

    AD News Article

    “Visions in Motion”

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    Monopol / Nov 9, 2019

    Monopol News Article

    Installation at the Brandenburg Gate

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    Press / Nov 9, 2019

    News Article

    Celebrations and commemorations as Berlin remembers 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

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    The Guardian / Nov 9, 2019

    The Guardian News Article

    Berlin marks 30 years since fall of the wall in reflective mood

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    tip Berlin / Nov 9, 2019

    tip Berlin News Article

    Big stage show at the Brandenburg Gate

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    WAZ / Nov 9, 2019

    Waz

    Berlin is celebrating 30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall with Visions in Motion by Los Angeles artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics.

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    Der Tagesspiegel / Nov 9, 2019

    Der Tagesspiegel New Article

    Art installation “Visions in Motion”

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    Bild / Nov 9, 2019

    Bild

    Here you can celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

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    Morgenpost / Nov 6, 2019

    Morgenpost New Article

    On Tuesday afternoon, however, many people were drawn to the Brandenburg Gate. Most of them went to the open-air exhibition first. The historical events are…

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    B.Z. / Nov 4, 2019

    BZ News Article

    Berlin is celebrating the fall of the wall with art and culture

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    Der Tagesspiegel / Nov 4, 2019

    Der Tagesspiegel News Article

    Also Culture Senator Klaus Lederer (left) , the opening of the large installation “Visions in Motion” at the Brandenburg Gate has been released, says the…

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    ALEX Berlin / Nov 4, 2019

    Alex Berlin News Article

    Monday – November 4th 2019

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    WDRB / Nov 2, 2019

    WDRB News Article

    120,000 Ribbons Hover Near The Brandenburg Gate To Mark The 30-Year Anniversary Of Its Fall

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    Associated Press / Nov 1, 2019

    AP News

    Messages of peace mark 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall

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    LUX / Feb 22, 2019

    Dream Waves Lux New

    ‘Dream Waves’ by Patrick Shearn

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    Poetic Kinetics / Feb 12, 2017

    Coachella Post

    Coachella Post from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    Poetic Kinetics / Feb 12, 2017

    Instagram Post

    Instagram Post from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    Poetic Kinetics / Feb 12, 2017

    Poetic Kinetics News

    A photo posted by Coachella (@coachella) on Apr 5, 2015 at 3:04pm PDT

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    KCRW / Oct 6, 2016

    Patrick Shearn’s Interview on KCRW

    Listen to the full KCRW interview here…

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    KCRW / Oct 4, 2016

    Patrick Shearn’s “Nimbus” on KCRW

    Patrick Shearn’s “Nimbus” Takes Over Disney Hall

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    The Architect's Newspaper / Aug 9, 2016

    Liquid Shard in Architects Newspaper

    A dazzling, wind-driven sculpture takes over L.A.’s Pershing Square this week

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    Los Angeles Times / Aug 6, 2016

    Liquid Shard LA Times

    ‘Liquid Shard’ art installation makes waves in Pershing Square

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    Poetic Kinetics / Aug 4, 2016

    Insider Video of Liquid Shard

    Insider Video of Liquid Shard from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    Los Angeles Times / Aug 3, 2016

    LA Times’ 360 Video of Liquid Shard

    “Liquid Shard,” a kinetic sculpture by artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics, is on display in Los Angeles’ Pershing Square. It was done in collaboration…

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    Rolling Stone / Apr 30, 2015

    Rolling Stone

    40 Best Things We Saw at Coachella 2015

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    Poetic Kinetics / Apr 30, 2015

    Escape Velocity Time-lapse at Science Museum of Minnesota

    Assembling Escape Astronaut at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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    HuffPost / Apr 27, 2015

    Huffington Post

    What also dazzled was Poetic Kinetics companion interactive pieces “Papilio Merraculous” a Coachella Caterpillar that included the Coachella Butterfly.…

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    The Sun / Apr 18, 2015

    The Sun

    Coachella 2015: Giant butterfly greets fans a day early during second weekend

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    Billboard / Apr 17, 2015

    Billboard

    Coachella 2015 Friday Weekend 2 Recap: Alabama Shakes Delivers Standout Set, AC/DC Returns With Fireworks & More

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    Poetic Kinetics / Apr 16, 2015

    Most Instagrammed Art Installations

    “Caterpillar’s Longing” by Poetic Kinetics

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    Poetic Kinetics / Apr 15, 2015

    Ambrose Redmoon

    Ambrose Redmoon from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    The Press-Enterprise / Apr 13, 2015

    Press Enterprise

    COACHELLA 2015: Ambitious art transforms the festival

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    Poetic Kinetics / Apr 11, 2015

    Caterpillar’s Longing

    For Immediate Release

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    Poetic Kinetics / Apr 8, 2015

    Coachella 2015 Art Preview

    Coachella 2015 Art Preview from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    Poetic Kinetics / Feb 19, 2015

    POETIC KINETICS FINDS A HOME FOR “ESCAPE VELOCITY”

    For Immediate Release

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    Poetic Kinetics / Sep 17, 2014

    Flames of Fire In Balance

    Flames of Fire In Balance from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    Poetic Kinetics / Jul 25, 2014

    On Fire!

    On Fire! from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    Rolling Stone / Apr 30, 2014

    Rolling Stone

    Best Meeting Spot: Under the Spaceman

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    The Hollywood Reporter / Apr 23, 2014

    Hollywood Reporter

    Coachella 2014: Visual Artists That Rocked the Festival

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    LA Weekly / Apr 22, 2014

    LA Weekly

    10 STUNNING COACHELLA ARTWORKS

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    NBC News / Apr 11, 2014

    NBC News

    Giant Astronaut Sculpture Looms Over Coachella

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    Visual News / Apr 7, 2014

    Visual News

    Creativity In Motion: The Making of Poetic Kinetic’s Coachella Snail

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    Poetic Kinetics / Apr 6, 2014

    Coachella Astronaut on Instagram

    This weekend and again next weekend, music fans head to Indio, California, for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (@coachella). There,…

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    Cartwheel Art / Apr 1, 2014

    Cartwheel Art

    Coachella Preview with Poetic Kinetics

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    Poetic Kinetics / Mar 15, 2014

    Holding Flame Build

    Holding Flame Build from the Poetic Kinetics news archive.

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    LA Weekly / Apr 16, 2012

    LA Weekly

    COACHELLA: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT GIANT FLOWER?

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    Poetic Kinetics / Sep 30, 2008

    Warrior and the Girl

    A monumental puppet performance created for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, combining large-scale sculpture, aerial performance, animatronics, and modern dance.

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