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Theo Jansen's 'Strand Beasts'

August 25, 2016

Dutch artist Theo Jansen creates what he calls "strand beasts" or beach beasts. They look like something out of a science fiction movie, move on their own and can harness wind power.

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Image: Theo Jansen

Windy beach art

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Jansen's strand beasts are complex constructions made from simple materials like string, ties, and plastic tubes.

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