With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, thousands of artefacts, and millions of rare photos, The Museum of Flight is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and curious minds alike. And from June 21, a decommissioned Cold War-era Soviet MiG-21 fighter jet, transformed into a stunning work of art with tens of millions of colorful glass beads, will take center stage in the world-premiere of a brand-new exhibition: The MiG-21 Project.
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South African artist Ralph Ziman’s The MiG-21 Project has been 5 years in the making. With this spectacular installation, Ziman aimed to ‘take the most mass produced supersonic fighter aircraft and to turn it from a machine of war into something that looks beautiful’. Alongside the jet, the exhibition features original artworks, striking Afrofuturistic flight suits crafted by Ziman and his team, large-scale photography, immersive videos, and interactive displays to dive deeper into the story behind the piece.
As the concluding artwork in Ziman’s 12-year Weapons of Mass Production Trilogy, the reclaimed jet aims to turn a machine of war into a symbol of peace. This trilogy delves into the ramifications of arms trading on global conflicts, and you’ll be taken on a journey of its evolution throughout the exhibition. What’s more, you’ll get the chance to learn more about the Cold War, and how other military aircraft have been reinvented in a similar way.