In the last week of March, a herd of dancing horses appeared at the Grand Central Terminal. The unusual performance attracted the attention of children and adults, and the ever-hurrying New Yorkers again appreciated the beauty of life. This is exactly what the creator of the show, musician and artist Nick Cave, sought.
"We are so absorbed in our daily activities and work that we have forgotten how to dream." Nick Cave
The performance was named Heard NY, which can be interpreted as “The Herd of New York” and “Heard New York”. The performance became possible thanks to the special costumes, sculptures and the work of a group of dancers who dressed up as horses and went out to dance. The exciting show at Grand Central Station will run until March 31st.
This week, a beautiful installation also appeared in Seattle. On the wall of the side entrance to the Seattle Art Museum, a huge screen with a special view and backlight appeared. The project, called Mirrors, is described in the museum as a “living kaleidoscope”. The installation was created by artist Doug Aitkin.
“I was interested in the idea of creating a living museum, a building that could change in real time in accordance with changes in the environment.” Doug Aitkin
In the process, the artist shot mini-films depicting the mountains, ocean and cityscapes of Seattle. These videos are broadcast on the screen non-stop. On the wall of the museum, special sensors are fixed that respond to changes in weather conditions and lighting. The readings of the sensors influence the choice of video, so that passers-by each time observe a picture selected specifically for the moment. The installation will adorn the Seattle Museum on a permanent basis.
Tilda Swinton sleeps at the New York Museum
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Another memorable performance took place at the New York Museum of Modern Art. Tilda Swinton became the main character of the "performance". The British actress was placed in a glass box like a museum piece and slept for six hours in front of museum visitors. Tilda Swinton's dream was part of The Maybe installation. Interestingly, the performance will be repeated six more times throughout the year. The public will not be warned about the "show" in advance, so that visitors to the museum can find the sleeping actress in the hall at any time. In our country, the master of unusual installations was the artist and performance artist Vladislav Mamyshev-Monroe. Alas, the artist tragically passed away on March 16, leaving behind many original works.
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