Posts that feature art that is interactive or that uses interactive features.
Introduction What would it look like if 60,000 bulbs were lit up together? This is the marvel that British artist Bruce Munro has created in the Australian fields of Uluru by the famed rock formation also known as Ayers Rock. Munro’s work is called Tili Wiru Tjuta Nyakutjaku, which loosely translates to ‘looking at lots …
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Who was Pablo Picasso? Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain. His father was a respected art teacher, and because of this, Pablo attended the prestigious Academy in Barcelona when he was just 14 years old. It was here that he painted his first work titled Girl with Bare Feet. After two years …
Why did some hate Pablo Picasso’s Chicago sculpture? Read More »
Tiger and Turtle The locals call this sculpture the world’s slowest rollercoaster, but the most fitting name will be stroller coaster. It gives visitors the pleasure of a fairground ride without the speed usually characterized with rollercoaster rides. However, the official name is the Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain. This interactive installation-turned-landmark by Ulrich …
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Introduction The Shanghai Expo of 1 may – 31 October 2010 was themed Better City-Better Life and was to showcase the Chinese city’s place in the world of the future and its place in the 21st century as one of the world’s greatest cities. It was the largest fair up to that date and attracted …
Atelier Brückner’s Magic Box & A glimpse of the future Read More »
Who is Bruce Munro? Bruce Munro is one of the most prominent light artists. Over the years, he has demonstrated an uncanny ability to produce intriguing work in traditional surroundings. More importantly, he has come up with several topnotch productions, which include his latest creation – Cantus Arcticus. In this article, we examine the qualities …
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Who is Michelangelo Pistoletto Michelangelo Pistoletto ranks as one of the most eminent artists of modern times. He was born in 1933 in the little Italian town of Biella. Since then, he has excelled as an artist. His works have redefined conceptual art. He has also played a leading role in furthering the popularity of …
Michelangelo Pistoletto’s labyrinth at the Serpentine Gallery Read More »
Archifest 2016, Singapore In a fast-moving and vibrant city, Singaporeans often miss the chance to stop and take in the sights, color, and sounds of the city. Residents in this densely populated city where space is premium do not get many opportunities to enjoy big artforms. It was with this in mind that the Singapore …
DP Architects’ pavilion – A gigantic zero-waste playground Read More »
Introduction The Mist Room, which premiered on October 26 and lasted all through to December 1, 2007, was a major exhibition by artist Antony Gormley. The Mist Room became a critically acclaimed piece of work, managing to pull over 200,000 visitors. The installation, which was first hosted by the Hayward Gallery, London, was so successful, …
Get lost in Antony Gormley’s Mist Room – Blind Light Read More »
What is Maya Lin’s Wave Field? Maya Lin (b. 1959 in Ohio) is unquestionably one of the most talented architectural and land artists of our era. While she is well-known for her work on the Vietnam War Memorial, the Wave Field is hands down her best work yet. A three-part land art series, Wave Field …
Serpentine Gallery’s Pavilions In architectural language, pavilion refers to a subsidiary building that is either positioned separately or as an attachment to the main building. Often its function is creating pleasure and providing a place to rest. Pavilions also offer shade to shield us from too much exposure to the sun. All ages and abilities …
SelgasCano’s Serpentine Pavilion – Dynamic & almost fragile Read More »
London’s Song Board Organized at Central Saint Martins in London, the Song Board was a spectacular multi-sensory installation. It tried providing a playful and memorable experience in the heart of the city. It proved to be highly engaging while delivering a unique experience to the passengers. At this interactive platform, the visitors could turn the …
What are Jennifer Allora & Guillermo Calzadilla known for? In this fragmented world of the 21st century, if we are to name one element that unifies many distinct strings and grants them with a character of their own, then it would inevitably be art. Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla undertook this very principle in their …
Allora & Calzadilla’s Land Mark – You never saw footprints like these Read More »
