Machine Looking at Itself in a 3-Way Mirror 1953

Nella Fermi's 1953 etching, "Machine Looking at Itself in a 3-Way Mirror," depicts a complex machine with intricate piping and a central cog. The scene is set within a room with a checkered floor, framed by three windows that appear to reflect the machinery. This surreal and thought-provoking artwork invites the viewer to consider the relationship between technology and self-awareness, blurring the lines between object and subject. The use of a 3-way mirror creates a recursive effect, suggesting the machine's self-awareness through its own reflection.