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Identity Area
Reference codeAR30000001
TitleThe Source
Date(s)300-01-01 (creation)
Level of descriptionItem
Extent and medium400x150x100cm, marble, light and water
Context Area
Name of creatorThe Archive
RepositoryThe Archive
Archival historyCreated by the Archive to commemorate the 300th anniversary of its foundation; simultaneously documented as an archival holding.
Content and Structure Area
Scope and contentA cuboidal fountain in white marble installed in the plaza outside the entrance to the Beginning, which emits a series of vertical jets, forming a rectangular “screen”. Onto this are projected artistic impressions of a cycle of events from global history, in full colour.
Appraisal, destruction and schedulingThe projection takes a year (368 days and nights) to play fully. A new projection is installed each year.
Conditions of Access and Use Area
Conditions governing accessOpen access – installed in a public location. Projection displayed at all hours, apart from a brief pause on the last day of each year during which the projection is updated.
Physical characteristics and technical requirementsRegular cleaning recommended to maintain appearance – currently seasonal, both of the marble and the water jets.
Access Points
Subject access pointsArts and Culture; Buildings and Structures
Place access pointsThe Archive
Description Control Area
Rules and/or conventions usedFollows standard Archival description practice
StatusFinal
Level of detailFull
Dates of creation/revision/deletionEntry created 300-01-01; revised 354-01-01