teamLab: Immersive Digital Art Installations at Espacio Fundación Telefónica

This exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica showcases three immersive digital installations by the multidisciplinary art collective teamLab. It explores the relationship between humans, nature, and technology through interactive and evolving artworks.

The exhibition 'teamLab' at Espacio Fundación Telefónica features three audiovisual installations adapted to the venue's architecture, created by the renowned Japanese multidisciplinary art collective teamLab. Founded in 2001 by Toshiyuki Inoko, teamLab comprises artists, programmers, engineers, animators, mathematicians, and architects who collaborate to create immersive digital art. Their work aims to expand the possibilities of art through digital media, fostering new ways of relating to nature and the world around us by dissolving boundaries between the inner and outer self and the viewer and the artwork. The exhibition presents three key installations: 'Black Waves: Lost, Immersed and Reborn' (2016), inspired by Japanese artistic tradition and Hokusai's 'The Great Wave', which uses computer-generated waves to create an immersive experience of continuous water. 'Flutter of Butterflies, Born from Hands' (2019) is an interactive piece where visitor contact makes butterflies appear and disappear, symbolizing the delicate balance between humans and nature and evolving in real-time. Finally, 'Enso – Cold Light' (2017) is a three-dimensional, moving interpretation of the Zen practice of painting a circle with a single brushstroke, exploring themes of illumination, strength, and the void. The collective's manifesto emphasizes how digital technology can liberate artistic expression from physical constraints, allowing art to transform and evolve, and blurring the lines between the artwork and the audience. This exhibition highlights how digital art can create new relationships between people and foster a sense of connection with others and the planet, demonstrating that technology can be a tool for artistic innovation and a means to explore the beauty of our world.

Admission is free for general visits. Guided tours are free without reservation on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with specific times. There are also special family visits and other guided tours that may require prior booking or offer specific information. Visitors need an individual ticket for each person, adult or child, for special family visits. The exhibition is free to attend, with some specific activities or guided tours potentially requiring booking or having specific conditions for entry or participation, as indicated on the website. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 21:00. Special family visits have specific dates and times in the late afternoon and require registration. Further information on guided visits and family activities can be found on the provided links. Visitors are encouraged to check the official website for the most up-to-date information regarding ticketing, guided tours, and special events. The exhibition runs until September 1, 2019. Specific details about booking requirements for certain types of visits and access information are available via provided links on the page, directing visitors to relevant sections of the Espacio Fundación Telefónica website for further clarification on admission policies and special programs.