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The Star
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
TeamLab is lighting up the world, one city at a time
There's a reason millions of visitors are obsessed with teamLab's art exhibitions: where else can you spend an otherwise normal afternoon gazing into an infinity of crystal stars, chasing digital crows from room to room, or making flowers grow with the touch of a single, god-like finger? TeamLab, an international collective of mathematicians, engineers and artists, emerged in 2001, gaining traction with an early staging by artist Takashi Murakami. Since then, the group, whose works aim to 'navigate the confluence of art, science, technology and the natural world', has expanded globally, with permanent and temporary exhibitions in Asia, Europe and the United States. Last year, teamLab Planets in Tokyo, welcomed 2.5 million people, setting a Guinness record as the most visited museum by a single art group. TeamLab currently has 12 exhibitions in Japan, as well as sites in places like Singapore, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Macao, Miami (US), New York (US), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). Installations or museums are planned for Hamburg (Germany), Utrecht (the Netherlands), Kyoto (Japan), and more. In 'Sketch' installations at several sites you use crayons to colour in a creature, which then comes alive as a projection on the walls and the floor. — teamlab These sensory playgrounds couldn't be farther from a sterile white art gallery. You may find yourself wading through a pool (yes, actual water) with digital koi fish or playing with streaming whirlpools of pixels. Sometimes the installations are set outdoors in dark rice paddies, as in Izura, Japan, or use strings of live orchids that rise and drop depending on your path, as at the Planets museum. In Sketch installations at several sites you use crayons to colour in a creature, which then comes alive as a projection on the walls and the floor. The colours, textures and lighting are ripe for Instagramming, leading some critics to dismiss the installations as art candy or a tourist trap. But they also explore bigger themes of self, boundaries, interconnection, and life and death in the natural world. They lead you on a psychedelic journey without taking actual psychedelics. Here are eight places around the globe where you can get a taste of the trippy and thrilling teamLab experience. Tokyo (Japan) Be ready to take off your shoes and get wet at teamLab Planets (admission: ¥3,800 to ¥5,400/RM112 to RM159), which opened new rooms in January. This linear interactive space, in the city's Toyosu district, features elements like trampolines, mirrors, water and garden rooms. Inside, you can peer into a crystal starscape, wander through an immersive flower garden and wade with fluorescent koi. The new Catching And Collecting Extinct Forest installation allows you to catch and release digital endangered animals while learning about them on an integrated app. In the Sketch space, you can colour your own creatures to be projected into the exhibit, and then in the Factory, buy a T-shirt with your creature on it. Even Emptiness Table, the museum's vegan ramen restaurant, offers an ever-changing digital art experience. Visitors at teamLab Borderless at the Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo. The group's psychedelic sensory playgrounds of light, sound, stars, bubbles, birds and more are expanding around the globe, dazzling millions of visitors a year. — Shiho Fukada/The New York Times Borderless (¥3,600 to ¥5,600/RM106 to RM165), teamLab's other major Tokyo museum in the Azabudai Hills district, is a non-linear series of rooms to explore with no map and no directions. Clustered around a central waterfall, the rooms splinter off, with themes and motifs like bubbles and digital crows that fly from one installation to another. Take as long as you want to feel your way through. At the attached teahouse, enjoy the infinitely blooming flowers projected into your cup. New York (US) Generated by a computer programme using data points influenced by the season, sunrise and sunset, Continuous Life And Death At The Now Of Eternity II (free) is a digital garden of seasonal blossoms such as chrysanthemums, azaleas and hydrangeas. The evolving garden, which never repeats but echoes the real weather conditions outside, is displayed on a roughly 8.2m by 4.8m public screen in the lobby of 1 Vanderbilt, a skyscraper next door to Grand Central Terminal. The work, which dominates a route frequented by commuters, seems designed to be viewed consistently by the same people across seasons and years. Miami, Florida (US) Between Life And Non-Life (US$32/RM136), part of the immersive Superblue Miami museum, explores growth and regeneration by inviting visitors to interact with digital flowers, vines and water on the walls and floor amid pulsating ambient music. Touch the wall, then step back and quietly watch the plants grow, die and be washed away, only to begin the cycle again. For an extra charge, visitors can also walk through teamLab's Massless Clouds Between Sculpture And Life exhibit, a space filled with floating, fluffy masses of cloud-like suds. Superblue also features spaces by artists like Es Devlin and James Turrell. The teamLab group's psychedelic sensory playgrounds of light, sound, stars, bubbles, birds and more are expanding around the globe, dazzling millions of visitors a year. — AFP Izura, Japan Hidden Traces Of Rice Terraces , a nighttime-only outdoor project (¥2,400/RM71), 'explores how nature can become art' by using digital technology to avoid harming the installation's natural environment of abandoned rice fields in a forest by the sea. Lanterns guide visitors as they trace the borders of rice terraces along a mirror-like path of water while projected light and music create an ethereal effect using the trees, waves and terrain. In a forest space, beams of light shoot past like a long-exposure photo of fireflies. On a beach installation, when the waves rise, projected flowers bloom, symbolising the breath of life. The site, about 150 minutes by train northeast of Tokyo, sits near a hot spring hotel, where you can extend the otherworldly teamLab experience with a hot soak amid the installations (rooms start at ¥19,177/RM566). Singapore Surrounding the centrepiece 40m Jewel Rain Vortex waterfall inside Changi Airport, the living Resonating Forest – Shiseido Forest Valley (free) shines and dims, with individual coloured lights illuminating each tree as if it's breathing. The lights change tone depending on the tree's elevation and spread to the nearby trees, adapting as travellers pass. Digital Light Canvas (S$8.55/RM28) at the Marina Bay Sands hotel, echoes the Jewel Rain Vortex, but with crystal lights acting as the water. As in other teamLab locations, visitors can hand-colour creatures, but here they are projected onto the floor below the simulated waterfall. Abu Dhabi (UAE) TeamLab Phenomena, a white, undulating waterfront museum (150 dirhams/RM174), sits alongside Louvre Abu Dhabi and the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in the Saadiyat Cultural District. The rotating installations inside, all linked to the theme 'environmental phenomena', include interactive whirlpools simulating the ones found in Japan, a room full of moving beams of light that converge to create giant sculptures, and floating metallic eggs that respond to a wading visitor's touch with sound. In one space, Levitation Void , a black sphere hovering at the centre of a red-lit room moves in response to visitors. – ©2025 Lisa Lucas/The New York Times Company This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Cosmopolitan ME
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan ME
How to *actually* take good pics at teamLab Phenomena
ICYMI teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Cultural District is the latest exhibition taking over the capital. Irshowcases groundbreaking artworks by the international art collective teamLab, all of which are inspired by the balance between nature, the manufactured world and the environment. It's got to be seen and if you do go you will 100% be wanting to get some shots for the 'gram, which may be a little overwhelming due to the lighting and everything to see. Dw though as we've been sent tips on shooting content on Apple iPhone at the spot. Keep reading if you are heading to AD's teamLab soon. Tips for shooting content at teamLab Phenomena by Peter Jay Shot by Peter Jay 1. Turn on the level and grid. The first two immersive experiences don't have a clear horizon line, which can make it tricky to get a straight shot. Enabling the level and grid helps ensure your framing is perfectly aligned. It's a simple trick, but it can save a lot of time and effort in post-processing. 2. Dealing with screen flicker in video mode. If you notice flickering while recording video, it's likely because the lighting frequency in the room doesn't match your camera's frame rate. To fix this, head into your video settings and adjust the frame rate until the flicker disappears. Alternatively, in video mode, just tap the frame rate digits on the top right of your screen and select a better-suited value. 3. Shooting in low light with Night Mode. In darker areas, your device may suggest a longer exposure time—sometimes 5 seconds or more. You can control the exposure length by swiping left or right to adjust it. Since much of the experience features moving light art, I recommend shortening the exposure time to avoid motion blur—unless, of course, you're going for a more abstract, artistic effect. Tips for shooting content at teamLab Phenomena by Jerome Rafael Shot by Jerome Rafael 1. If you're using an iPhone Pro model and shooting with a third-party app (like ProCamera), enable RAW to retain maximum detail and dynamic range. 2. Lock Focus and Exposure (AE/AF Lock) is crucial. Tap and hold your focus point until the yellow box appears. Then adjust the exposure by sliding up or down. Tips for shooting content at teamLab Phenomena by Debbie Fortes Shot by Debbie Fortes 1. Using the feature 'clean up' for post-processing your images, helps a lot especially if you would like to remove clutter or people in your photo. 2. Ensure it's in Live Mode – if you want the long exposure effect on your photo. 3. Preserve settings on your camera mode are also useful – making sure you are always using the last mode rather than switching to different modes or different settings of your camera. You want to make sure that you are always ready to shoot away and not worry about adjusting the settings from time to time.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Finally! teamLab is opening a permanent immersive art museum in Kyoto
With permanent spaces in major cities across Japan including Tokyo and Osaka, it's about time teamLab opened one in Kyoto. So, good news: the world-famous art collective is finally launching a permanent museum right in the heart of the ancient capital come autumn. Called teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, this immersive art space is part of a new creative hub within the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project. While details are still scarce, we do know the museum will showcase all-new artworks including some never before seen in Japan. The pieces are made of materials you wouldn't normally expect in conventional art, and in typical teamLab fashion, you can literally step into the installations. Here are four artworks teamLab recently revealed for the new museum. Massless Amorphous Sculpture At first glance, this piece looks like a floating mass of soap bubbles. It's certainly no typical sculpture, being neither solid nor gaseous. According to teamLab, this 'Higher Order Sculpture' is made of 'energy, movement and balance'. It interacts with the people around it: it can wrap around a viewer and even reconfigure itself if it gets pulled apart. Despite looking delicate, it holds its shape surprisingly well, as long as the environment is right. Massless Suns and Dark Suns This endless field of glowing light spheres is what teamLab calls a 'Cognitive Sculpture'; an artwork that explores how we perceive the world around us. When you touch one of the spheres, it lights up, and nearby spheres respond in a ripple effect. But there's no solid object here – just light. The sculpture doesn't really exist in the physical sense. It's a product of your perception, and this just shows how our minds shape what we perceive. Morphing Continuum Another of teamLab's 'High Order Sculptures', 'Morphing Continuum' is made up of floating, glowing spheres that move and shift like a living organism. teamLab calls this a 'biocosmos', a 'living' system that depends on invisible forces like air flow, light and energy. People can walk through it, and even if its form gets disturbed, it naturally reshapes itself. Traces of Life 'Traces of Life' is an interactive installation that exists only because of its viewers. Without people, it's just a dark space. When someone walks through it, their footsteps leave glowing trails that linger long enough to connect with others, creating a large, living pattern in the space. For more information, check teamLab Biovortex Kyoto's website.
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
teamlab Biovortex Kyoto Set To Open This Fall
Summary Opening this fall, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto will be the latest permanent immersive art museum by the acclaimed collectiveteamLab. Located nearKyotoStation, the museum is part of the city's broader urban revitalization initiative. This project aims to establish a dynamic cultural and creative hub, fostering a new synergy around art, youth, and innovation. The concept behind 'Biovortex' suggests a swirling center of life and interconnectedness, themes deeply resonant with teamLab's artistic philosophy. Among the highlighted installations, 'Massless Amorphous Sculpture' stands out as a floating, shape-shifting entity, composed of foam-like material that maintains its form even when people enter it. This piece embodies teamLab's exploration of masslessness, creating a seamless blend of digital and tangible elements. The immersive journey continues with other key works designed to challenge perception. 'Massless Suns and Dark Suns' presents a constellation of glowing orbs that shift based on human presence. As visitors widen their perception, dark spheres emerge, existing solely within the viewer's cognitive reality, making each experience uniquely personal. Another installation, 'Morphing Continuum,' is designed to stretch across both space and time, continuously regenerating as visitors immerse themselves within it. Additionally, 'Traces of Life' offers an interactive experience where visitors' movements create ephemeral trails, symbolizing the interconnectedness of individuals within the art space. Unlike teamLab Planets Tokyo or teamLab Borderless, which feature seasonal themes, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto will showcase a rotating selection of immersive works, ensuring a constantly evolving experience for returning visitors. For more information, visit teamlab's officialwebsite. teamLab Biovortex Kyoto20-1 Higashikujo Higashiiwamotocho,Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8006, Japan
What's On
15-05-2025
- What's On
Here's a sneak peek into the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi
It could open to you before the year is out… With the highly-anticipated opening of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi making waves in the UAE capital only last month, we now have our sights set on Zayed National Museum, which is slated for another exciting launch – possibly before the year is out. To feed your enthusiasm, here are 5 interesting facts about Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. How your tour begins teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi drew you in with dark, mysterious hues and incredible light shows that took some getting used to. At Zayed National Museum, you'll begin your tour at the 600-metre Masar Garden, which will introduce you to the nation's native plants. Much like teamLab, Masar Garden's exhibits will also be interactive, and you can expect to interact with and learn more about the Falaj irrigation system, which goes back almost 5000 years in time. There's also as many as 12 special animal-inspired sculptures that pay tribute to the fauna of the region. Journey back in time And their focus shall be the rich history of the UAE, with special emphasis on the vision of the Father of the Nation, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. You'll also be educated on early human settlements that go back 300,000 years, and will have the chance to explore nature, trade, coastal life, language and traditions of the Emirates. These galleries will truly be a journey back in time. See a Magan Boat from the Bronze Age There's been much talk about this exhibit, and with good reason. A full-size reconstruction of a Magan Boat from the Bronze Age is one of Zayed National Museum's standout exhibits, and constructed with materials like reeds and palm-fibre rope, is undoubtedly going to be a major draw. The 18-metre Magan Boat comes to life following collaborative research conducted by Zayed University and NYU Abu Dhabi, and you'll be able to get a glimpse of early seafaring, a time-honoured occupation of the region. If you've wondered what the huge structures atop the building are… Wonder no more. There's no way you've driven past Saadiyat Island without spotting these massive structures above the Zayed National Museum's construction, and we're told they represent the wings of a true regional icon, the falcon. The five massive steel structures pay tribute to falconry in the UAE, and will also act as wind towers – underscoring sustainability as a core component of the UAE's, and Abu Dhabi's strides forward. Everyone's invited, and everyone's welcome In addition to being a global masterpiece, Zayed National Museum is also big on inclusivity. Its design makes the structure accessible for all including people of determination and elderly members of society, fostering the spirit of community for visitors of all backgrounds and abilities. Images: supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
