Challenging the Sense of Reality; The Dalston House
If you won’t have a chance to catch the MoMA’s Rain Room exhibit before it closes this Sunday, rest assured, you can find a similarly disorienting experience at the Barbican Gallery in London where Dalston House will be available through August 4th. Indulging every super-hero dream, the piece invites audience members to scale its walls from the ground while suspended mirrors reflect the illusion of defying gravity. The gallery website provides more information below:
Internationally known for his captivating, three-dimensional visual illusions, Argentine artist Leandro Erlich has been commissioned by the Barbican to create a new installation in Dalston. Resembling a theatre set, the detailed facade of a Victorian terraced house – recalling those that once stood on the street – lies horizontally on the ground with mirrors positioned overhead. The reflections of visitors give the impression they are standing on, suspended from, or scaling the building vertically.
Sited on a vacant lot on Ashwin Street, Erlich will design and decorate the façade to resemble the houses that previously stood on the block. Erlich’s installation will be accompanied by talks, workshops and live performances, exploring themes related to the project, including architectural history, urbanism, and perception, which will be developed in collaboration with local organisations.
Still can’t visualize? Check out the following video courtesy of the Barbican YouTube channel:
Tickets:
Free
Times:
Fridays 6-8pm
Every Sat and Sun 11am-1pm and 6-8pm
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