1. Eduardo. Coimbra - Nuvem, 2013
Brazilian artist Eduardo Coimbra presents "Nuvem" (meaning "Cloud" in Portuguese). Consisting of five light boxes made of iron, translucent canvas, mirrors, and fluorescent lamps, "Nuvem" reflects sunlight during the day and glows at night, resembling a cloudy sky. Located at the intersection of Petrovka Street and Kuznetsky Bridge, visitors are invited to explore and interact with the elegant installation, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior art spaces. Coimbra's creation celebrates the harmony between darkness and brightness, urban and natural, and internal and external worlds.
2. David Letellier - Versus, 2011
Versus by David Letellier explores the delicate interaction between human and non-human life. Through sound and kinetic communication, two robotic flowers engage in a constant dialogue, responding to each other's sounds and movements. The artwork evolves unpredictably as visitor interferences and ambient sounds shape the evolving sound and movement combination.
3. Hidemi Nishida+Teppei Koseki - Occupancy 2013
Occupancy 2013 by Hidemi Nishida and Teppei Koseki immerses viewers in a unique environment where video projections fill the space, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The performance is deconstructed and multiplied, utilizing plastic bubbles as a medium through which visitors navigate and experience a walking trance.
4. Superuber - Octocloud
Octocloud by Superuber offers a multisensory experience that explores our emotional and sensorial relationship with digital technology. Up to six players can use their smartphones or tablets to interact with a circular sculpture mapped with projections. The physical angles of the sculpture influence the physics of the virtual layer, resulting in a dynamic and visually captivating experience.
5. Marco Brambilla - Materialization/De-Materialization, 2013
Materialization/De-Materialization by Marco Brambilla explores the longing for connection and elevation through a captivating video wallpaper. The artwork features hundreds of characters in perpetual transition, symbolizing the dematerialization of our bodies and the quest for perfect connection in a vast space.
6. Daan Roosegaarde - Crystal, 2012
Crystal by Daan Roosegaarde captures our ancient desire to share stories and hopes through interaction with still nature and light. The artwork showcases specially grown geometric salt crystals illuminated by LEDs, creating an ever-changing display of light that responds to the presence of people, reminding us of our primal need for connection.
7. Julius Von Bismark - Mirror Eye Tracking, 2013
Mirror Eye Tracking by Julius Von Bismark challenges our perception of self-reflection. Through the use of mirrors, the artwork invites viewers to look into their own eyes and discover unexpected reflections. By subverting traditional technology, Von Bismark encourages us to question our relationship with mirrors and the connections they reveal.
8. Cadu - Partitura, 2013
Partitura 2013 by Cadu invites viewers to explore a sensory and spiritual connection with machines. The artwork features a large table adorned with bottles and glasses, accompanied by an electric train that creates sound by striking the glassware. Partitura challenges our perception of technology and encourages a harmonious connection with our surroundings.
9. Pusenkoffs - Reflection, 2013
Reflection by George Pusenkoff and Ilya Pusenkoff bridges the gap between interactive art and traditional visual arts. The artwork utilizes projection to create flowing digital paint shadows, challenging our sense of reality. The visitor becomes an intermediary, experiencing the conversation between two interpretations of reality.
10. Philippe Worthington - Shadow Monsters, 2011
Shadow Monsters by Philippe Worthington presents an interactive design that allows visitors to transform their shadows into various creatures. By moving in front of a light source, shadows morph into wolves, birds, and dinosaurs, offering an immersive experience that explores the transformative power of imagination.