沒有邊界！灣區教授在美墨圍牆放公共藝術蹺蹺板

美墨圍牆不僅僅是一道實體的阻隔，更是一道存在歧見的議題，特別是在川普團隊的執政之下。然而，上週末兩名教授在美墨圍牆裝上蹺蹺板，兩邊的人雖然不能看到彼此，但一起玩了蹺蹺板、共享美好的時刻。

加州柏克萊大學建築系教授 Ronald Rael 及 San Jose 州立大學的設計系教授 Virginia San Fratello 在美墨邊界圍牆建造了蹺蹺板，並拍下民眾一同享樂的影片。

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One of the most incredible experiences of my and @vasfsf’s career bringing to life the conceptual drawings of the Teetertotter Wall from 2009 in an event filled with joy, excitement, and togetherness at the borderwall. The wall became a literal fulcrum for U.S. – Mexico relations and children and adults were connected in meaningful ways on both sides with the recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side. Amazing thanks to everyone who made this event possible like Omar Rios @colectivo.chopeke for collaborating with us, the guys at Taller Herrería in #CiudadJuarez for their fine craftsmanship, @anateresafernandez for encouragement and support, and everyone who showed up on both sides including the beautiful families from Colonia Anapra, and @kerrydoyle2010, @kateggreen , @ersela_kripa , @stphn_mllr , @wakawaffles, @chris_inabox and many others (you know who you are). #raelsanfratello #borderwallasarchitecture

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在 Rael 放在 Instagram 的影片中，小孩以及大人一起在粉紅色的蹺蹺板上玩遊戲。這個被命名為「Teeter-Totter Wall」是 Rael 概念化的眾多設計方案之一。該蹺蹺板的想法始於2009年。在2017年時，這些概念放在 Rael 的書「邊界牆作為建築：美國—墨西哥邊界宣言」中。

美墨議題及拘留中心的處置一直是新聞媒體關注的話題。Rael 表示，雖然可能會有更多的動盪，但是蹺蹺板代表了一個幸福的時刻。他寫道：「今日，雙方分享的快樂將永遠留在身邊。」

資料來源：Bay Area professors install seesaw at US-Mexico border wall