3 Immersive Art to Explore This Season

Dive into the transformative power of art as it converges with cutting-edge technology, offering a compelling new way for art aficionados to engage with creativity. These immersive experiences blur the lines between the virtual and physical, going beyond paintings and antiques, to redefine art as a dynamic, interactive journey rather than a static form.

We invite you to explore 3 extraordinary immersive art installations that promise to elevate your perception of art itself.

Ring of Fire – Solar Yang & Lunar Weerasethakul

Naoshima Island, Japan

A collaborative art installation by South Korean artist Haegue Yang and Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Ring of Fire explores the cyclical nature of day and night through a profound sensory experience. Drawing inspiration from the geological zone encircling the Pacific Ocean, infamous for its seismic and volcanic activity, the installation serves as a poignant reminder of the earth’s constant movement. This immersive work responds in real-time to geological shifts, manifesting through the interplay of sound, light, vibration, and shadow. Yang’s Solar (Day) will be unveiled during daylight hours, while Apichatpong’s Lunar (Night) will grace the space after dusk.

Ring of Fire will reside for three years in Matabe, a traditional Japanese house situated in the Honmura district of Naoshima Island, renowned for its rich artistic heritage.

Duration: 21 June 2024 – 2027
Opening Hours: Solar (Day), Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-16:30; Lunar (Night), Friday to Sunday, 17:30-18:05. Advance reservation required.
Website: https://benesse-artsite.jp/en/

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Shanghai Astronomy Museum

Shanghai, China

As the world’s largest museum dedicated to astronomy, the Shanghai Astronomy Museum offers a captivating exploration of both the cosmos and humanity’s relationship with it. Designed to mimic the solar system’s orbital paths, the museum weaves through time and space, showcasing stories from the history of Chinese astronomy to the ambitious future of space exploration. In addition to its scientific exhibits, the museum invites visitors to explore what it means to be a small human in a vast universe.

Museum enthusiasts are invited to wander through over 420,000 square feet of exhibits, where the building’s three principal forms – the Oculus, the inverted Dome, and the Sphere – symbolically mirror celestial bodies and astronomical instruments. This immersive environment reminds visitors that our concept of time originates in distant astronomical objects.

Opening Hours: Daily, 09:30-16:00
Website: www.sstm-sam.org.cn/#/en/home

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Mahanakhon Oasis

Bangkok, Thailand

Explore an imaginative zoo set under the theme of ‘Metropolis Oasis,’ where nature and wildlife come to life through immersive and interactive art. This captivating experience blends light, color, sound, and natural scents with cutting-edge technology, all developed by House of Illumination, a digital art specialist.

Located on Mahanakhon SkyVerse, the 4th floor of King Power Mahanakhon, this installation spans 9 rooms, each offering a unique encounter: The Horizon room captures the dynamic transformation skyline, while The Floral Oasis uses kaleidoscopic techniques to bring blooming flowers to life. The Predators’ Habitat reveals the untamed power of nature’s fiercest hunters. Additionally, a special highlight, “Moo Deng” — a popular pygmy hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo — has been reimagined through digital art, adding an intriguing layer to the experience.

Duration: 7 February – 31 July 2025
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00-21:00
Website: kingpowermahanakhon.co.th/th/mahanakhon-skyverse-th/

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