Mind-blowing stage sculptures that fuse music and technology | Es Devlin

It starts with a sketch. Then it evolves into a larger-than-life visual masterpiece, a celebration of human connection. Follow along as legendary artist and designer Es Devlin takes us on a visual tour of her work -- including iconic stage sculptures she's created for Beyoncé, Adele, Kanye West, U2 and more -- and previews her design for the upcoming World Expo 2020 in Dubai.
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[@kiira0823]

So powerful to see that a woman is behind this amazing art. I remember going to see Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour in 2016. The whole stadium was in awe of that cube. Seconds before the show started the cube was glowing and spinning, we were captivated. At one point, it opened up and their were people in side it, hanging from a ceiling. It also shot out flames. That cube was gigantic and added so much to the show.

[@cherrycherub3]

you're giving me flashbacks! I was at the first Miami show that played in the video and it was an experience. the gigantic cube was like nothing I had ever seen before. the energy was electric. what I would give to be able to relive the formation concert 🤩

[@ummkay2]

Creating art that is meant to be destroyed and only temporary, it’s beautiful. One of the best Ted talks I’ve listened to

[@ChrisAK360]

She was in a Netflix documentary called 'Abstract' I highly recommend it if you want to learn more about the creative industry

[@felixsmittick9128]

Ty adding to my watch list

[@ALNUHA]

thank u

[@508black]

Bjlhr let if.

[@alesmenzel4467]

@@felixsmittick9128 ty

[@dafnehernandezruiz46]

TY :)

[@caribboyy]

As an architect, my favorite designer is Es Devlin - poetry realized.

[@voidlight6006]

Ok so as an artst and musician this entire video made me cry. Humans are capable of so much more than we live. Do better, all of us.

[@melaniechiriacescu7876]

I’m studying production design and set design and our lecturer showed us the video saying that he couldn’t describe our future job in a better way than that. He was right

[@AzlianaLyana]

Art is not what you see but what you make others see. She's beautiful, she touched my heart :)

[@voidlight6006]

[@JenniferMarilyn]

I love the introspective way she creates and designs - faceted and complex yet easy to absorb

[@patricknowak7509]

“We have to provide intimacy on a grand scale” that’s basically an oxymoron. And the fact that she can pull this off makes her a genius.

[@rickpresley63]

When Es Devlin talks, I always listen.

[@carmenhan6698]

So fantastic! You start the design from scratch quite different from the most of China’s. Our education makes us copy and mimic others’. The way you design really inspires me dramatically. To become an illustrious designer needs the observation, experience and perception from anything possible. Thank you so much for your sharing

[@qionghuang3264]

education won't make you copy, it's your choice to do it

[@yolandazz226]

this is ridiculous. Probably the only way to make you stand out is to humiliate your motherland. our education doesn‘t work that way, we just learn interesting things and try create to a high level, thanks

[@bzia08]

I came across Es in Netflix's docu-series, Abstract, and have been obsessed with her work since then. Brilliant!

[@allisonw439]

Thanks Es for the work you do for our industry!

[@zephyrs4850]

I like how well she can articulate her abstract art.

[@luisguillen7005]

I could listen to hear speak all day.

[@gildavis6716]

Thank You TED! You have truly been an inspiration to my journey. Keep the motivation going. Your motivational speakers has truly changed my life into gaining the confidence that I need to go out and make a difference and impact so many people in the world. Life changing channel.

[@nekomoves1714]

GiL Davis I cant wait until Ted actually shows up!

[@goldenincometrading8497]

Beautiful Art!!!!

[@flannerymonaghan-morrs4740]

She's awesome! I love her!

[@leonardodalongisland]

I just learned of her today on NPR-so glad I did. She's an amazing Artist.

[@retiredrebel111]

Brilliant and exhilarating!

[@TaraDragon1]

WOW! Such a shame that those sculptures don't still exist! You would think at least the hand sculpture should have been permanent!

[@jeromestewart8217]

Amazing!

[@FlambartPhotography]

Awesome!

[@zacharyhanson3914]

Es Devlin is way too cool

[@brunogentiledesouza1141]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@g.g.6362]

A joy to watch........articulate,intelligent,creative,passionate,and very interesting. 👍

[@charliearriaga8632]

I think during that visit to Canada was for partnering with Cirque du Soleil for their 2020 post-poned show "Under the Same Sky" hope this shows ever sees the light

[@SolarHeavy]

As a musician this was incredibly close to home, wonderful work

[@doravazquez7786]

this was beautiful

[@AzumaInfinity]

This is amazing!

[@tess9393]

Hmmm fascinating

[@Ghost-nv5ku]

such inspiring work, inspiring talk... thank you so much

[@brycebishop499]

wow

[@youngcrypto6619]

Thanks Ted ! Love you all ❤

[@riccardo_tisci17]

Where’s the FWT dvd

[@legendarycreatormindset]

This is incredible! what do you guys think?

[@holdmybeer]

i find it to be shallow and pedantic.

[@Mel-jl8dt]

@@holdmybeer you must be fun to be around

[@gogogotv3979]

❤️🦋🔥

[@ALNUHA]

what a wonderful touching speech!

[@richardoakley6560]

My goodness, she’s got that exotic look and sound...

[@AndrewDBoyer]

What a legend.

[@Jaden_stewart.1]

I love it.

[@mach1gtx150]

Amazing what the human mind can design and build. And technology is acting as a precursor to even more astonishing inventions. What will the future look like? Incredible presentation!

[@zzmadd]

Incredible. Namaste. 🙏

[@user-jo2il8wh5n]

Good one

[@vjsynesthesia1653]

wow quiero ser como tuuuuuu

[@sohaibalawadi4735]

❤️

[@HARDBEATZZZZ]

have a look at some of the stages for Qlimax the work that goes into those is unbelievable

[@barbie2594]

FWT her best tour literally when will it come to Netflix

[@DavidMacGregor1]

Amazing talent. Great ideas and work…misdirected into the cookie-cutter style of TED

[@kedarnathmajhi845]

🙏🙏 I want to do work with you . I Also mini sculptur

[@holdmybeer]

0:00 L for the inpatient.

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

I profil,

[@user-qc7px2nz8y]

رضا

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

Zen, is,,,,, one flower,,,

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Play at 1.75x. You're welcome.

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Hi ching k

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[@matheusryos2253]

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[@thegreatmonster]

Is this why the youth of today is getting crazy?

[@nathangregory_]

MTV for the Theater. You MUST be joking.

[@nicholaslandolina]

Shes hot

[@FMFvideos]

egos bigger than temples

[@ramonsanchez50]

she surely is the queen of self promotion.....

[@komangsukawijantara5890]

4th lol

[@goodmorning7101]

Who’s here because of the weeknd?

[@eliasmora715]

big Ego..." I, Me," its a team effort no?

[@nurelle6054]

i think u missed the entire point of the talk

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

Why so, much,, why so horror,

[@zenmetaldecor]

I would drink her bath water times 3.14

[@katherinepoletto7875]

"Work with MASKS"Oh, don't you Tho ?? Ok.joke over yet ?

[@nevergiveuphardworkmyhppy9785]

This bitsh lol

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

I miss hug Hefner

[@holdmybeer]

demonetized!

[@pathacker4963]

I always held my violin up to my throat or chin...not my heart. I wasn't playing fiddle. This propaganda not art.

[@Mel-jl8dt]

It's a metaphoreb

[@jonwizard3989]

mmmm...working for the "illuminati" eh?!

[@mielke13]

Meh. Empty postmodern spectacle.

[@PresidentialWinner]

SO boring. I can't watch this.

[@mostawesomedudeever1]

The question you have to ask yourself is that did a more qualified male miss out on his opportunity for the TED talk due to Cultural Marxism.

[@mostawesomedudeever1]

Very good point bro!

[@mostawesomedudeever1]

I know, I know. Thanks!!

[@svea538]

mostawesomedudeever1 if you’re gonna pretend to be a supporter of your own statement, please create a fake account first, so it’s not as ridiculous.

[@dalevsmith7174]

Amazing!