Public installation

Interactive installation exploring a concept of a large-scale visualisation of information.

I want to share eleven iconic examples of public art installations, and talk about the different ways that they create joy in public space.

Pseudonymous Indian street artist DAKU recently installed an immersive text-based work in Panjim, Goa. Placed along 31st January Road, a fishnet structure suspends letters above pedestrians. The region’s abundant sunlight pours through to cast shadows on the street, spelling out tropes about the passage of time. Some of the phrases include, “Time works wonders. TimeContinue reading "Sunlight Casts Shadows of Phrases Exploring Theories of Time in a Street Art Installation by DAKU"

It’s designed as a rippling wave of wood that rises up to form arches for people to walk through, and curves under to create spaces for people to sit, lie, and relax.

This week Formafantasma unveiled experimental lighting designs at Milan design week and Cerith Wyn Evans illuminated the Tate Britain with neon scribbles. Both feature in this week's Pinterest roundup of popular lighting installations. Elmetto by Formafantasma Amsterdam-based design duo Formafantasma presented a series of lighting designs and experiments in Milan this week, including golden hoops

Mirror Mirror is an interactive public art installation in Alexandria, Virginia by SOFTlab.

Liz West, known for colorful + cheerful public installations, shares her learnings in designing for public spaces in this DMTV Milkshake.

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These immersive art installations turn any space into an enchanting environment.

In 2020, the University of Bristol in Bristol, UK, saw the installation of a fascinating and unique public art piece. Created by artist Luke Jerram, this facility not only boasts stunning visuals, but also offers a bench inside, allowing visitors to sit back and immerse themselves in what feels like a colorful rainbow conservatory. The…