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Turbo is a powerful installation that addressed the phenomena of testosterone and superficial superiority. Created by Baptiste Debombourg, the installation took place in the years of 2007, 2008, and 2009, but its impact has lasted well beyond its years.

“The turbo wave of the 80’s left its mark on the industry and on the whole cultural situation in Western Europe.It became a model of behavior, since having a « turbo » in your own car was giving you this feeling of superiority among other common cars. It was meaning you were more powerful than them. The sound effect gives the sensation of a real physical power. To advance, the people from Eastern Europe put some more «tuning, customizing» everywhere – for example in their folk music.”

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

Courtesy of Baptiste Debombourg.

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