Lina Lapelytė transforms Tate Modern's Turbine Hall into participatory maze
Lithuanian artist and composer Lina Lapelytė (b. 1984) has introduced a new installation, Serendipity Island, as part of the UNIQLO Tate Play series at Tate Modern. This project transforms the Turbine Hall into an expansive maze-like stage for communal performances, encouraging audiences to participate in mass choreography. Participants are led by 'Conductors' through one of six 'scores'—brief sets of actions that include stomping, humming, and swaying—before navigating a maze constructed from wooden barriers resembling airport queue dividers. This initiative is part of Tate Modern's free offerings aimed at engaging visitors of all ages. Lapelytė is celebrated globally for her contributions to performance and composition.
Key facts
- Lina Lapelytė is a Lithuanian artist and composer born in 1984.
- The commission is titled Serendipity Island.
- It is part of Tate Modern's UNIQLO Tate Play series.
- The installation is located in the Turbine Hall.
- Visitors are guided by 'Conductors' through six 'scores'.
- Actions include stomping, humming, and swaying.
- The maze uses wooden barriers modeled after airport queue dividers.
- The UNIQLO Tate Play series is a free programme of commissions and activities.
Entities
Artists
- Lina Lapelytė
Institutions
- Tate Modern
- UNIQLO Tate Play
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom