Some Biblical scholars interpret the Tower of Babel story in the Book of Genesis as a parable about man's tendency to over-inflate his importance. The message is this: No matter how successful humans are at mastering technology, the results can never match divine perfection. God tried to take ancient Babylonians down a peg by scattering them to the wind and forcing them to speak mutually unintelligible languages. According to artist Nicola López (who grew up in Santa Fe and works in New York), the parable remains relevant. We humans still struggle to understand each other despite the constant chatter of instant communication. We still attempt to raise impervious citadels into the sky. And as López' work demonstrates, the results are disorienting—even destructive. Her superb, precisely imaginative installation is at the Tamarind Institute through Friday, Dec. 21, and it's highly recommended. Warning: Side effects may include dizziness, light-headedness, captivation. (Margaret Wright)