American artist Doug Aitken just lately unveiled a brand new site-specific set up titled Detroit Mirage, set throughout the 100-plus-year-old former State Savings Bank in downtown Detroit. At the exhibition’s opening evening, Jónsi of Sigur Rós carried out an improvisational set. Watch it occur under.
According to a press launch, Detroit Mirage is an “immersive, mirrored installation” that “reflects the entire space in which it is situated, activating this seminal historic building.” It is produced by the Detroit-based artwork gallery Library Street Collective. “In some ways, Mirage will change into its environment,” mentioned Library Street Collective proprietor Anthony Curis in a press release. “It will reflect and intensify one of the city’s greatest historical and cultural contributions—its grand architecture.”
Aitken has collaborated with musicians a number of occasions previously. His “Station to Station” happening passed off at prepare stations throughout the United States and featured performances from Beck, Cat Power, Ariel Pink, Savages, Giorgio Moroder, and plenty of extra. His “Altered Earth” set up featured a efficiency from Terry Riley. His “Song 1” taking place featured a number of artists performing interpretations of “I Only Have Eyes For You,” together with Nicolas Jaar, Oneohtrix Point Never, No Age, and extra.
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