Refik Anadol's 'Machine Hallucination' Opens Artechouse NYC
Artechouse, founded in 2015 by Sandro Kereselidze, opened its first permanent New York City location on September 6, 2019, in a 20,000-square-foot space beneath Chelsea Market. The inaugural exhibition features Turkish artist Refik Anadol (b. 1985), known for AI-driven multimedia installations such as WDCH Dreams at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Titled 'Machine Hallucination,' the immersive installation uses a dataset of over 3 million images of New York's architectural history, processed by AI to create a synesthetic experience described as 'architectural hallucinations in 512 dimensions.' Anadol expressed honor at being the first artist to inaugurate the space, noting the historic building's century-old legacy. The exhibition explores the hybrid relationship between architecture, perception, space, and time, offering a glimpse into the future of architecture.
Key facts
- Artechouse opened its first New York City location on September 6, 2019.
- The space is located beneath Chelsea Market, covering nearly 20,000 square feet.
- Refik Anadol's 'Machine Hallucination' is the inaugural exhibition.
- The installation uses a dataset of over 3 million images of New York architecture.
- Anadol previously created WDCH Dreams for the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Artechouse was founded in 2015 and opened its first permanent space in Washington DC in 2017.
- A second Artechouse location opened in Miami Beach in 2018.
- Sandro Kereselidze is co-founder and director of Artechouse.
Entities
Artists
- Refik Anadol
Institutions
- Artechouse
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
Locations
- New York City
- Chelsea Market
- Washington DC
- Miami Beach
- Florida
- Los Angeles