Why is that bamboo tube seesawing like that? You might be surprised to learn that this simple contraption before you, the Shishi odoshi Installation, has a long and fascinating history. Found in Japanese gardens around the world, the Shishi odoshi, which translates to “deer-scarer,” was initially designed to protect crops from hungry animals. The gentle trickle of water into the bamboo tube gradually tips it over, creating a distinctive knocking sound as it collides with a stone. This sound, intended to startle grazing deer or boars, has evolved into a symbol of peace and tranquility in Japanese garden design. The Shishi odoshi Installation here in Vienna serves as a beautiful reminder of the power of simple technologies to find new meaning across cultures and throughout time.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to