South African artist Ralph Ziman has transformed a MiG-21 fighter jet by covering it with millions of colorful glass beads, part of his Weapons of Mass Destruction series. The piece took five years to complete and will debut at the Museum of Flight in Seattle from June 21st, 2025. Visitors can interact with the art. The exhibition also features beaded flight suits and media documenting the project's creative process, emphasizing the fusion of traditional military aesthetics with a vibrant, Afrofuturist design.
Ralph Ziman's vibrant MiG-21 fighter jet, covered in millions of glass beads, transforms weaponry into art and recontextualizes Cold War imagery, debuting in Seattle.
The installation's surface treatment reflects geometric precision and a colorful aesthetic, making the once-functional aircraft a striking centerpiece at the Museum of Flight.
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