Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View 1991

"Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View" is an installation by Cornelia Parker, created in 1991 and currently on display at Tate Britain in London. The piece consists of a collection of everyday objects, suspended in a chaotic arrangement, which were gathered from the remnants of a shed that was blown up by the artist. The installation's title suggests the concept of the Big Bang, highlighting the paradoxical nature of destruction and creation. Parker’s use of the shed’s debris, suspended in mid-air, emphasizes the ephemerality of everyday objects and the potential for beauty found in the remnants of destruction. The work is a powerful commentary on the fragility of life and the destructive forces that shape our world.