The last few years have seen immersive art experiences become an increasingly popular trend. These amazing art installations combine art and technology, such as digital projectors, holography, and virtual reality, to bring iconic and new works of art to life. Although traditional mediums such as painting, sculpture, and filmmaking are still widely used, interactive art installations have become increasingly popular.
Art has been spurred by a new period marked by technological advancements, the Internet, and a cultural shift. Let’s delve straight in and look at some of the best interactive art installations from around the world.
Behaviors of Light by JNZNBRK
With their temporary piece “Behaviours of Light,” Canadian architecture group JNZNBRK has changed an entire gallery space. The designers meticulously positioned 39 acrylic triangles to generate a reflection, each treated with a semi-reflective film at a certain height. The installation forces the observer to reconsider the gallery surroundings; the room’s walls provide a space for the work and play an essential role in its presentation.
Internal Objects by Rachel Whiteread
Rachel Whiteread has taken her architectural sculptures in an entirely new direction for Internal Objects, following the strangest year in art history. Whiteread’s latest exhibition inverts this eerie motif. In contrast, her previous work explores hidden tales and human presence through cabin-like sculptures. In addition, she’s decided to build new shacks rather than cast existing forms for the first time, embracing openness, rebirth, and imperfection.
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return opened in 2016, funded by Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin and immediately cemented itself as a major destination for immersive art. Visitors at Meow Wolf begin by visiting the fictional Selig family’s home, where they will soon uncover portals leading to extraordinary spaces created by local artists.
Titanic: The Exhibition by Dock X
Take a trip back to April 1912 at the Titanic Exhibition in London. As you find never-before-seen items and details about the tragic events that unfolded, this thought-provoking experience explores the heartbreaking personal stories of people aboard the fateful voyage.
The Sensory GaiaMotherTree by Ernesto Neto
From June 30 to July 29, 2018, Ernesto Neto’s massive installation was on exhibit in Zurich Main Station. GaiaMotherTree, the Brazilian artist’s meticulously constructed artwork, was built entirely by hand.
He created a gigantic transparent structure out of brightly colored cotton strips tied together with a finger-crocheting method to examine the constructs of social space and the natural environment by allowing physical engagement and sensory experience.
Area 15
AREA15 is a Las Vegas-based experiential art and entertainment complex that features immersive activations, art installations, cutting-edge technology, retail, and food and beverage. Art Island is also made up of a permanent gallery with space for festival-inspired artwork and an ever-changing Japanese maple tree and canopy with more than 5,000 LED lights.
Plane White by Carina Ow
The “Plane White” installation is a digitally interactive version of Kandinsky’s famous painting “Composition VIII.” Kandinsky was a synesthete, which means he had a psychological condition that caused him to hear colors.
As a result, he associated each shade with a specific musical note, making an entire painting represent a completed song by blurring the border between the visitor and the digital dimension—these digital artists, like Kandinsky, experience art in a non-traditional, multi-sensory way.
Ryoji Ikeda
Ryoji Ikeda originally opened his doors to 180 Showrooms on May 20th, 2021. To celebrate five years of collaborative work with The Vinyl Factory, he opened up the largest European show in his history at 180 The Strand (180 The Strand for short). He showed 12 artworks – five of which had never been viewed by the public – and triggered undetectable frequencies to create an immersive digital experience over many floors.
The City Museum: St. Louis
The City Museum, housed in an old shoe warehouse, has been pushing the boundaries of art and entertainment since 1997. If you are looking for a place to explore new forms of art, the interactive exhibits at this museum should be high on your list. You will never be bored here with climbing structures, underground passages, and multi-story slides waiting for you to explore.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
One of the most popular art exhibitions ever is this immersive installation based on Vincent Van Gogh’s work. The inside of the exhibition feels like stepping into his paintings and taking a step back in time. It’s a 360-degree display that borders on overwhelming in its beauty, with powerful effects and moments of great intensity.
