Curious Contraptions | Carlos Zapata | Exploratorium

Meet Carlos Zapata, one of the automata artists whose work is showcased at the Exploratorium’s Curious Contraptions exhibition. Curious Contraptions at the Exploratorium Featuring Cabaret Mechanical Theatre November 17th, 2016-January 29, 2017 This special exhibition features more than 20 charming and often hilarious mechanical sculptures known as automata. Their whimsical characters are brought to life by intricate arrangements of cams, cranks, and other simple mechanisms. Each sculpture performs an a