TeamLab's Luminous Vortex Installation Enters NGV Permanent Collection
At the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, the ongoing contemporary art triennial features a standout interactive work by Japanese collective TeamLab. Titled 'Moving Creates Vortices and Vortices Create Movement', the installation immerses viewers in a generative field of luminous vortices that form beneath their feet in continuous motion. The piece will become part of the museum's permanent collection. Another crowd-pleaser is Ron Mueck's room of giant skulls, which has dominated social media feeds. The triennial is drawing significant attention for its visually impactful installations.
Key facts
- The triennial is held at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.
- TeamLab's installation is titled 'Moving Creates Vortices and Vortices Create Movement'.
- The work will enter the permanent collection of the NGV.
- It features generative luminous vortices that respond to viewer movement.
- Ron Mueck's installation of giant skulls is also a major attraction.
- The triennial is generating significant social media buzz.
- TeamLab specializes in interactive installations evoking wonder.
- The article was published on Artribune in December 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Ron Mueck
- TeamLab
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Artribune
- Politecnico di Milano
- NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia