This week is one of the first in the season to demand a coat. With nights starting to draw in, the temperature dropping, and with many galleries and events opening later in the evenings, now is the perfect time to replace parks with free exhibitions. This year’s Stirling Prize winning project is one such gallery to visit on a cold, windy October day.
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Björk Digital | Open now until 23 October
Image: Somerset House
For fans of both Björk and Virtual Reality technology, this exhibition hits all the right notes. Somerset house is hosting the European premiere of this unique and experiential showcase; a collaboration from leading visual artists and programmers and iconic performer, Björk. The latest VR software and techniques are used to create a more personal, ‘futuristic’ experience of an exclusive performance by the Icelandic singer at the Royal Albert Hall.
Hyundai Commission: Philippe Parreno: Anywhen | Open now until 2 April
Philippe Parreno: Anywhen, 2016. Image: Tate photography
A ‘spectacular choreography of acoustics, sound lighting, flying objects and film’ combine in this exhibition, bringing the qualities of each individual element together to create a much bigger ‘score’. each connected to the other and playing their part in a far bigger score. Tate Modern’s famous, iconic Turbine Hall space is the setting of this chaotic, changeable commission of unique situations which are dependant on the change of micro-organisms inside a visible bioreactor.
Talk: Johnston Marklee - International Architects Series | 17 October
Image: Johnstone Marklee; Photo: Eric Staudenmaier
Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee of Californian practice Johnstone Marklee Architects, are set to talk at the RA about their complex and efficient work. Best known for their private residential projects - which are celebrated for sleek, geometric, considered forms - Lee and Johnstone are some of the leaders in the new generation of L.A. architects.
Exhibtion: Droplet | 14 October - 16 December
Image: Bureau de Change
Opening this week is Droplet, an immersive exploration of Sto’s Intelligent Technology range, through an artwork which is influenced by the history of florists, watchmakers, architects and sculptors. Taking inspiration from the historical watch and flower markets of Clerkenwell, 100 pendulums are suspended above 100 petal-like forms, which will be gradually filled throughout the exhibition with coloured fluid dripping down the suspension wires. This evolving work is much of an exploration of materials as it is of the concept of time.
One to book for next week before it sells out:
Great British Buildings: Gagosian Gallery, Mayfair | 19 October
Image: TateHindle
This event will take participants on an exclusive tour of RIBA London Award winning Gagosian Gallery by TateHindle. Described by the jury as “an uplifting place to visit”, this tour is a fantastic chance to get an insight into the design process, and lessons learnt from the project.
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