The public opening of the Media Lab also revealed several exhibits in the lobby, united under the theme of "Defying Gravity”. One piece, entitled “Daedalus - Holding Pattern/Problem” by artist Haseeb Ahmed, delves into the legendary human-powered airplane Daedalus (1985), recreated from completely found materials. Crafted from a drogue parachute, colored plastic wrap, and a tattered wing from actual historic Daedalus experiments, the piece is suspended from the ceiling and circles over the lobby, as if in its ultimate flight. Photo 10 of 12 in New MIT Media Lab Opens Doors by Tiffany Chu

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The public opening of the Media Lab also revealed several exhibits in the lobby, united under the theme of "Defying Gravity”.

One piece, entitled “Daedalus - Holding Pattern/Problem” by artist Haseeb Ahmed, delves into the legendary human-powered airplane Daedalus (1985), recreated from completely found materials. Crafted from a drogue parachute, colored plastic wrap, and a tattered wing from actual historic Daedalus experiments, the piece is suspended from the ceiling and circles over the lobby, as if in its ultimate flight.