How the Blend of Science and Art Resulted in 'Dancer'
Tom Shannon in Conversation
How does an idea become a moving sculpture? In this video, Tom Shannon shares the story behind Dancer, from its origins in science and physics to its realisation as an interactive artwork for the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.
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