ARTECHOUSE

Become part of an immersive experience

Entering an exhibition at Artechouse is like entering a world made of light, color, and sound.

Artechouse works with new media artists to produce new work and rethink new versions of older work, and also presents the exhibitions themselves. Exhibits showcase different themes and use of technology, often showcasing the intersection of technology and art. They offer different installations at each of their locations in New York, Washington, DC, and Miami Beach.

A recent New York City offering, for instance, showcased an immersive experience through fractal dimensions, or repeating mathematical patterns, that are projected onto the ceiling, walls, and floor, reflecting and refracting as they do. It’s like being inside a giant kaleidoscope that never stops shifting. It’s also mesmerizing and completely engaging – everywhere you look, there’s a new pattern, and a new way to feel a part of it. Kids often love the interactive elements and finding new ways to explore and be part of the show. Other exhibits have been inspired by the color blue, taking the form of a multi-sensory experience, as well as a laser light performance and installation (see ch. 45).

You don’t come here merely to observe – you become immersed in installations, letting them pull you in. You can experience the same installation more than once and have completely different experiences. And while art has the power to transport you, these installations will often make you feel like you’ve been pulled through a portal into another dimension entirely.

TIP: With all the optical illusions, holograms, and an anti-gravity room at the Museum of Illusions, you won’t believe your eyes!

Address Chelsea Market, 439 West 15th Street, New York, NY 10011, www.artechouse.com // Getting there Subway to 14th Street

(Lines A, C, E, L, 1, 2, 3) // Hours

Daily 10am – 10pm // Ages 4+