Moving sculpture

(No, picking up and moving around a Picasso canvas wouldn't make it “kinetic art”.) The term is mostly applied to three-dimensional sculptures that are designed to move because of natural elements like wind or water, or a mechanical apparatus, e.g. an electric motor.

Automaton Butterfly: In this instructable, I will share how I made a simple automaton butterfly by reusing cardboard box and some skewers. Go way to spend time with your kid during lock down. An automaton is a self-operating machine or control mechanism designed to auto…

A kinetic artwork visualizing the winds of Sachiura, Japan.

Flextangles and Kaleidocycles are perfect kinetic mathematical sculptures for children of all ages. Their flexibility make these perfect for any classroom.

Curling Spiral Kinetic Sculpture: This instructable is inspired by mathematician and artist John Edmark's fascinating work in kinetic sculptures, transformable objects, and the surprising structures hidden within the geometry of nature. As soon as I saw his curling spirals, I knew I…