Digital Nights | Singapore
Posted in Benchmark Projects, Temporary Art by Sinead on 16th December 2010
Digital Nights was created as an interactive walk around the streets of Singapore, to coincide with the Formula One in September this year. The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) worked in collaboration with artists and selected streets and malls to create a response to the activities that were taking place in the city. Artists created pieces that incorporated digital art, interactive, sculptural, sound and lighting elements.
Open Circuit | OSK
Posted in Benchmark Projects, Temporary Art by Esther on 13th December 2010
OSK has recently exhibited their Offener Schaltkreis sound installation at Bristol's Fun with Software, an event that examines the history of software and its relationship with humor and fun. Copper trails run around the floor and walls of the gallery, carrying electrical signals of a multichannel sound repository. When users place white wireless speakers on the copper trails to activate the sound, which changes in volume and melody as the speakers are moved around and put in different combinations. A visually striking installation that engages the user with simple and robust interactivity.
BAC Village Spine Park | Gemma Smith
Posted in Artists, UAP Projects by Esther on 10th December 2010
Brisbane Airport Village is a mixed-use urban precinct within the greater airport city that incorporates corporate offices, retail and commercial precincts, hospitality zones and green spaces.
Art for Eva | Ryan Renshaw Gallery
Posted in Artists, Exhibitions & Events by Esther on 9th December 2010
50 artists have contributed works for a Charity Exhibition to raise the profile of Retts Syndrome and to raise funds to purchase necessary equipment for 3-year-old Eva D'Souza, who suffers from the neurodevelopment disorder.
Treelife | The Cool Hunter
Posted in Benchmark Projects, Exhibitions & Events by Sinead on 9th December 2010
The Cool Hunter has announced TreeLife, a global event that responds to the drive for innovative and sustainable design and architecture. The purpose of the project is to highlight that sustainable living can co-exist with contemporary urban life.
Plexus Installation | Gabriel Dawe
Posted in Benchmark Projects, Exhibitions & Events by Esther on 2nd December 2010
Gabriel Dawe's textile experience inspired his creation of Plexus, a large scale gallery installation. Currently featured at the Dallas Contemporary, the installation is formed by brightly coloured Gütermann thread that is stretched between wooden blocks that are attached to both the floor and ceiling. The vibrant threads are arranged in a cascading linear pattern, yielding different effects of colour and form when viewed from different angles.
The Tree | FARM
Posted in Benchmark Projects by Esther on 1st December 2010
The National Museum of Singapore has added an amazing 3-dimensional sculpture to their gardens. The piece, by design studio FARM, is aimed to create a tranquil and relaxing setting for visitors. The shape represents the wide branches of a Banyan Tree, common to the area. The frame is filled with LEDs to evoke the experience of gazing at the stars at night.