Immersive institutions
Abu Dhabi bets on repeating Las Vegas's success: Sphere to open second giant immersive institution
Capital of United Arab Emirates to build block-sized showcase for stadium-scaled concerts and giant video works by leading digital artists
In Tokyo, teamLab's giant new immersive space opens glittering portals of the imagination
The light-filled, interactive, spaces at teamLab Borderless offer “full-body joy” to the author's school-age children—as well as some cool selfies
‘We are not letting the horror be forgotten’: artists mark second anniversary of Ukraine invasion
A new Kyiv museum bringing together tales of the warzone and a marathon immersive video screening in London are two major projects taking place this weekend to acknowledge the occasion
Adriano Pedrosa unveils his plans for the 2024 Venice Biennale
Plus, the rise of immersive institutions and Barbara Kruger’s “Untitled (Forever)”
Tipping point: how new immersive institutions are changing the art world
Digital art venues are a global phenomenon, attracting massive audiences with radical new forms of immersive experiences. Are they a threat or an opportunity for traditional galleries and museums?
Going big: digital artists who show on a grand scale at immersive institutions
The rise of huge immersive venues, with giant, wraparound programmable LED screens, has provided a new canvas, and potential new audience, for digital artists. We look at four of the main players, from widely varied backgrounds