In an Australian exclusive, Björk Digital will be held at Sydney’s Carriageworks from June 3 to 18. The innovative gallery project invites visitors to experience digital and video works borne of Björk’s collaborations a range of visual artists and programmers.
Being held as a part of Vivid Sydney, Björk Digital is being celebrated with a special appearance from Björk herself, who will be curating a one off night of music at Carriageworks where she will DJ with special guests on Friday 3 June 2016.
“I felt it is time to premiere my recent virtual reality stuff and am delighted to do so in Sydney,” the famed musician says on Björk Digital “We have made seven 360 videos for Vulnicura and I am enthusiastic about this natural continuity of the music video: the intimacy, total merge of surround sound and vision makes VR an ideal home! Looking forward to celebrating it whilst DJ-ing with some good friends there!”
A curated program of Björk’s extensive video work will also be presented, spanning the artist’s 24-year career, featuring her award winning collaborations with directors Spike Jones, Michel Gondry, Nick Knight and Stephane Sedanaoui.
There will be an additional educational aspect to the gallery, with an immersive multi-media experience showcasing the interactive musical instruments and apps from Björk’s Biophilia album.
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