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Laurie Anderson: Explore the Immersive 'Chalkroom' VR Exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica

Discover the acclaimed virtual reality artwork, co-created with Hsin-Chien Huang, marking its Spanish premiere.

Espacio Fundación Telefónica presents "Laurie Anderson en el Espacio," featuring her groundbreaking virtual reality installation 'Chalkroom.' This acclaimed multimedia art piece, co-created with Hsin-Chien Huang, invites visitors to navigate an expansive, evolving structure of words and drawings. Marking its Spanish premiere, the exhibition offers a unique immersive experience for exploring digital art. Free entry is available with essential advance reservations.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica features Laurie Anderson's virtual reality installation 'Chalkroom', a collaborative work with Hsin-Chien Huang. Visitors can explore an immersive space of evolving words and drawings, which previously won the 'Best VR Experience' award at the Venice Film Festival.

Curatorial context

Espacio Fundación Telefónica, in collaboration with the RIZOMA Festival, presents 'Laurie Anderson en el Espacio,' featuring the acclaimed installation 'Chalkroom'. Laurie Anderson, a legendary multimedia artist, brings her groundbreaking virtual reality work to Spain for the first time. 'Chalkroom,' co-created with artist Hsin-Chien Huang, offers visitors a unique experience where they can freely navigate an expansive structure composed of words, drawings, and stories that continuously form and transform. This immersive installation previously garnered the 'Best VR Experience' award at the 74th Venice International Film Festival in 2017. The exhibition marks the Spanish premiere of 'Chalkroom' and is presented in the Espacio Realidad Virtual. The program also includes talks with Laurie Anderson herself, discussing the concept behind 'Chalkroom' and her creative process. This event forms part of the VI Edition of the RIZOMA Festival, a significant platform for independent cinema and artistic expression.

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Free entry is available for the 'Chalkroom' installation, but advance reservation is essential. Additional tickets will be made available starting Monday, November 19th. Visitors are directed to the provided ticketing link for reservations.

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Espacio Fundación Telefónica
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 17, 2018 – Jan 13, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Laurie Anderson, with collaboration from Hsin-Chien Huang.
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