Did you ever want to control the rain? Or even better, did you ever walk in the rain without getting wet?
With an installation called "Rain Room" the art studio rAndom International made it possible.
Where? In the Barbican's Curve gallery.
It is an amazing experience walking in the rain, feel the moisture around you and hear the sound of tear drops without getting wet.
How does it work? 3D cameras are installed around the room, which detect every move you do. In this way it is possible to turn off the rain streams around you. But actually I don't want to reveal too much, as it's an experience exhibition.
It is a really impressive experience standing in the downpour without getting wet. My friend got a bit wet though. Maybe she was moving too fast, so that the cameras couldn't detect her.
Times: The Rain Room will run until March 2012 (admission free).
The waiting time can be up to two hours. Depending on which day and time you go, avoid weekends! I waited only half an hour on a Wednesday early evening.
Opening times are daily 11.00 am - 8.00 pm, on Thursday until 10 pm.
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| Being in the rain without getting wet |
1 comment:
This is an amazing idea, crazy really. Thanks for the tip. Nicola http://islingtonpeople.wordpress.com
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