ClockClock 24 by Humans since 1982 is both a kinetic sculpture art edition and functioning timepiece. It combines conceptual art with technical synchronized precision and expert craftsmanship. Each work is produced and carefully assembled in Humans since 1982's workshop in Stockholm, Sweden.
CONCEPT
The ClockClock project started in 2008 by Per Emanuelsson and Bastian Bischoff. Inspired by the question "How to shape time", the university duo experimented with analog clock hands that would depict a changing, moving typography. They showed a mock-up to electrical engineer, Australian David Cox. Cox (also now part of Humans since 1982) helped the duo develop a prototype. A curator at the auction house Phillips de Pury took the work to Saatchi Gallery London and sold one to a Russian oligarch. Selling on the art market in a small edition number, ClockClock 24 was eventually created to reach a broader audience. This work is part of an ongoing series within a broader body of artistic work. Along with ClockClock 24, there is the ongoing A million Times editions.
THE MOVEMENT
Twenty-four moving clocks come together to tell a collective story in one singular digital display. Each individual clock hand is choreographed in line with the others; the twenty-four clocks tell the time as a collective, rather than individually. The clocks transition from unpredictable spinning to synchronized alignment—visually representing both the concept of time and the literal display of time.ClockClock 24 can be programmed in 12-or 24-hour time format and can display three different modes of movement between each minute: minimal, medium or elaborate. Elaborate contains ten different choreographies shown over ten minutes on a loop.
THE BODY
ClockClock 24 is available in 8 editions: White, Grey, Black (950 works each); Golden Hands (White or Black), Sterling Hands (White or Black) and Noir (250 works each). The hands in the Golden Hands editions are 22k gold-plated. The clock body is made of Corian (acrylic polymer & mineral composite similar to granite). Please contact us for Corian samples. Clock Clock 24 is 40lbs and for wall display only; it includes necessary wall mounting hardware, accessories and your country-specific power adaptor. The cord can be concealed with a recessed box, or running the cord inside the wall to a baseboard or opposite wall outlet. Please contact us for specifics.
MORE EDITIONS AVAILABLE
Larger scale works are available from the studio in the A million Times series. Please contact us for more information.
CREATORS
Humans since 1982 was established in 2009 by Bastian Bischoff (b. 1982, Germany) and Per Emanuelsson (b. 1982, Sweden). Their provocative sculptures and experiential installations are driven by a curiosity and desire to make sense of the world. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, their studio is co-owned with engineer David Cox (b. 1983, Australia). The growing interdisciplinary team comprises international specialists including programmers, designers and technicians who collaborate to take Humans since 1982 projects from concept to realization. Humans since 1982 exhibits worldwide at leading galleries, fairs and institutions.
SCAM AND KNOCK-OFFS
If you see this work listed heavily discounted using the studio's images) it is fraud. Read more on our updated scam and fraud page. There is only one maker of this series and ClockClock 24 never is listed at a discount. We are an authorized US seller; you can always contact the studio directly to verify us. We are aware of a Chinese knockoff that periodically appears on marketplaces (especially foreign ones) as well as spoofed / cloned websites that mimic legitimate sellers. Please let us know if you made the mistake of purchasing elsewhere.
- ClockClock 24
- Produced & assembled in Stockholm, Sweden by Humans since 1982
- Includes: ClockClock 24 body, hanging plate, white USB cable (115 in. / 3m, 0.125 in. thick), USB adaptor, microfiber cleaning cloth, cotton gloves, hanging template, mounting hardware, user manual
- Materials: Electronics, Corian body (Corian is an acrylic polymer & mineral composite similar to granite. Please contact us for samples.)
- Dimensions: 15.7h x 35.4w x 1.3d in (400 x 900 x 3.3 cm)
- Adaptor dimensions: 2"l x 1.75"w x 1". USB plugged in adds an extra 1" to length (3" total protruding from outlet).
- Wall bracket depth: 1" (23mm)
- Weight: 40 lbs (18 kg)
- Warranty: 4 year manufacturer's warranty with US-based support
- Backup battery for short term power loss
- Ambient temperature: 50° - 95° F (10° - 35° C) *Do not place in bathrooms, outdoors, areas with high humidity or strong vibrations.
- EDITION SIZE
- 950 White Edition
- 950 Grey Edition *special order
- 950 Black Edition
- 250 Noir Edition *special order
- 250 Sterling Hands - White
- 250 Sterling Hands - Black
- 250 Golden Hands (22k gold-plated clock hands) - White
- 250 Golden Hands (22k gold-plated clock hands) - Black
- POWER SUPPLY
- Plug socket (hidden wire options are possible)
- USB adapter input: 100V-240V 50/60 Hz 0.6 A
- USB adapter output: 5.0V, 3.0 A DC 15.0 W
- Micro USB cable: 24 AWG / 2C or lower AWG value
- FUNCTIONS
- Time displays every minute with 24 sets of hands forming numbers.
- 3 modes of movement between each minute display: minimal, medium or elaborate
Mode 1 (Elaborate): This mode contains ten different choreographies for display. For each minute, the clock hands come together to perform one of the ten choreographies before displaying the exact time. This mode is visually the liveliest of all modes.
Mode 2 (Medium): This mode contains five different choreographies for display. For each minute, the clock hands come together to perform one of the five choreographies before displaying the exact time. This mode is visually elaborated without being too lively.
Mode 3 (Minimal): This mode does not display any choreographies. Only the necessary clock hands will turn once a minute to display the exact time. This mode is visually simple and quiet. - 2 modes of time format (12 or 24hr)
- Buttons on back to manually adjust time, time format, 3 movement modes, and on/off
Download manufacturer manual
- ClockClock 24 Manual (pdf)
- ClockClock 24 Measurements (pdf)
Installation
Please consult the manufacturer manual for installation instructions.
- For wall-mounted, indoor use only. Do not use in high humidity spaces or in direct sunlight.
- Two persons are required to hang the artwork.
- Installer should be knowledgeable about hanging heavy works (40 lbs).
- Concealed wiring is possible with a recessed outlet. Always use the provided adapter and USB cable to ensure warranty coverage.
Starting the artwork
- Make sure the artwork is unplugged or turned off. Using the provided gloves, move all clock hands manually to position 'six' (pointing directly down).
- Plug the adapter into the wall socket.
- To start the artwork, gently press any of the three buttons on the back of the artwork. You will hear a beeping sound and the clock hands will start to move and the time will be set to 12:00.
All clock hands should be in the 6 position (pointing down)
Facing the front, the buttons are located on the lower left.
Setting the mode
ClockClock 24 features 3 different choreographic modes in either 12- or 24-hour format (6 total modes).
Pressing the Mode button cycles through each of the 6 modes.
- Mode 12:1 — 12-hour time format, 10 choreographies
- Mode 12:2 — 12-hour time format, 5 choreographies
- Mode 12:3 — 12-hour time format, only shows the time
- Mode 24:1 — 24-hour time format, 10 choreographies
- Mode 24:2 — 24-hour time format, 5 choreographies
- Mode 24:3 — 24-hour time format, only shows the time
Setting the time
Setting the time is simple with the two time-setting buttons on the back of the ClockClock 24 (the third button sets the mode). Time is displayed on a 12 or 24-hour cycle (adjusted using the Mode button).
- Choose whether you wish to display time in either 12- or 24-hour format using the Mode button (see 'Setting the mode')
- Once you push the hour or minute button, the artwork will show the time.
- As long as the time is displayed on the artwork, you can adjust it.
- The clock hands will immediately start to move when pushing the hour or minute buttons.
- Push the hour button once to increase the time by an hour.
- Push the minute button once to increase the time by a minute.
Switching the artwork off
- Press and hold any of the three buttons until you hear 3 beeps; all clock hands will move to and remain in 'six' position.
- The artwork is now in sleep mode and is using a very small amount of power to remember the time.
- You also may enter this mode to re-align the hands. See 'Re-aligning the hands'.
Re-aligning the hands
If the hands get out of sync, you will need to re-align the hands.
- Always wear the cotton gloves when touching the artwork body and/or hands.
- Switch the artwork off (press and hold any button until you hear 3 beeps).
- Hands will move into position 'six'. Gently re-align any hands that are not facing down.
- Press any button to resume displaying the time.
All hands should be pointing down in the 'six' position.
Cleaning
- ClockClock 24 should be cleaned at least once every six months to avoid dust-related buildup and issues in the electronics which may affect the warranty.
- Before cleaning the ClockClock 24 you should stop the artwork. To stop the artwork press any of the three buttons for a minimum of 15 seconds; all the hands will point down to 6. The ClockClock 24 artwork will remain stopped until you press any of the three buttons once to restart. The clock hands will turn back into their initial position in the last selected mode.
- Once the artwork is turned off, you can clean the surface of the artwork with a cloth lightly dampened in warm soapy water, ammonia-based household cleaner, or a dedicated countertop cleaner. Avoid using window cleaners as they can leave a waxy build-up that dulls the surface. Never spray liquids directly onto the artwork. Do not scrub or apply liquid to gold-plated hands.
- Wipe the surface of the artwork completely dry immediately after cleaning to prevent film build-up.
- Use a feather duster or a can of compressed air to remove the dust from the surface more frequently. If some hands were misaligned during the cleaning, you can re-align them as described in 'Re-aligning the clock hands'.
Moving the clock
Once the clock is switched off, remove the clock from the hanging plate, unplug the cable and place the clock on a soft surface.
Battery backup
ClockClock 24 has a built-in battery that keeps track of time in case of a power outage, so you don't need to reset the time. Once the power is back on, it will resume with the current time.
Where not to display
- Do not install in rooms with high humidity or outdoors.
- Do not place the artwork where it could incur unintentional knocks or pulling of the cable.
- Avoid direct heat radiation, for example heat from radiators
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Though quiet, not for use in areas where absolute silence is required.
Return policy
Clock Forward does not accept returns for ClockClock 24. We feel all our customers deserve a new unused work, and each time the work is shipped increases the risk of damaging the artwork. Please contact us with all pre-sale questions. As with any art purchase, we want you to purchase a work that brings you daily joy. We do not mind if your purchase process takes months and if you have numerous questions.
Warranty
ClockClock 24 is covered by a 2-year warranty starting at the delivery date of your purchase. Please consult the manual for full warranty terms. Clock Forward and Humans since 1982 are committed to providing out of warranty support at reasonable costs as long as we exist. The studio has a history of maintaining large-scale works around the world.
If damage results from not following the ClockClock 24 manual, the warranty will become invalid. The warranty will expire if your ClockClock 24 is tampered with (e.g. altered, opened or modified) or if the seal on the back of the artwork is broken.
Humans since 1982 and Clock Forward are not liable for any damage to property or personal injury caused by not following the instructions for use, improper handling or incorrect placement or mounting of the artwork.
Please contact us with any pre-sale questions or maintenance concerns.
Repairs
Any maintenance or repair work should be carried out by Humans since 1982 or an expert authorized by Humans since 1982.
Do not attempt to repair or open the artwork yourself; if it is still under warranty, the warranty will become invalid.
If your ClockClock 24 is damaged or not functioning properly, please contact us and we will connect you to Humans since 1982 if additional support is necessary. We are happy to assist, even if you didn't purchase from us.
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