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Björk Digital. An immersive virtual reality exhibition from the Icelandic icon Björk

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Somerset House is thrilled to announce the European premiere of Björk Digital, an exhibition of digital and video works, resulting from Björk’s collaborations with some of the finest visual artists and programmers in the world and coinciding with a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall. 
 
Björk constantly and consistently challenges the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music, art and technology. The exhibition at #somersethouse invites visitors to engage with Björk’s work through the latest in virtual reality (VR) technology. Björk believes that by offering a private theatrical experience, VR provides a unique way to connect with her audiences.
 
The exhibition will include Black Lake, Björk’s groundbreaking immersive film commissioned by the New York’s Museum of Modern Art where the audience is treated to panoramic visuals and enveloped by a bespoke, cutting edge surround-sound system. Filmed in the highlands of Iceland, the work was directed by the Los Angeles-based filmmaker Andrew Thomas Huang. Huang also collaborated with Björk on Stonemilker VR, a project that transports the viewer to a private performance of the first track from Björk’s critically acclaimed Vulnicura album. Shot on location on a remote, windswept beach in Iceland and viewable in full 360-degree VR, the viewer will be able to experience a one-to-one recital.
 
In Mouthmantra VR, Björk worked with director Jesse Kanda to capture intense footage from inside her mouth whilst she sings the title track, her teeth and tongue twisting and seemingly taking on a life of their own. Meanwhile, Notget VR, directed by Warren Du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones, presents Björk as a digital moth giantess transformed by stunning masks created by artist James Merry. 
 
As part of the European premiere of Björk Digital, Björk will hold a special, one-off concert performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 21 September. It is her only UK show this year and is her first since her acclaimed sold out Biophilia show in the round at Alexandra Palace in 2013. Tickets will be available from: www.royalalberthall.com.
 
Somerset House’s edition of the Björk Digital exhibition will include never-before-seen work by Björk. There will also be an interactive educational space which showcases the innovative apps and custom-made musical instruments from Biophilia, an app created by Björk that explores music, nature and technology. A programme of Björk’s extensive video work will run alongside the exhibition, spanning the artist’s 24-year career during which she has collaborated with film directors including the award winning Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry, Nick Knight and Stephane Sedanaoui. 
 
Björk Digital Exhibition at #somersethouse is supported by:
Intel. AMD. HTC. Bowers and Wilkins. Barco Iosono.
 

Björk Digital
An immersive virtual reality exhibition from the Icelandic icon Björk
1 September – 23 October 2016
New Wing, #somersethouse, London 
£15/£12.50 (concessions) 
Tickets available from: www.somersethouse.org.uk
 
 
Notes to Editors
Dates: 1 September – 23 October 2016
Open Daily: 11-8pm weekdays, 11-6pm weekends
Address: New Wing, #somersethouse, Strand, #london WC2R 1LA
Admission: £15 / £12.50 concessions *over14s only
Transport: #london Underground: Temple, Embankment, Covent Garden; Network Rail: Charing Cross, Waterloo, Blackfriars
Somerset House public enquiries: 020 7845 4600 | www.somersethouse.org.uk
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Hashtag: BjorkDigital
 
About Somerset House
A unique part of the #london cultural scene, #somersethouse is an historic building where surprising and original work comes to life. From its 18th century origins, #somersethouse has been a centre for debate and discussion – an intellectual powerhouse for the nation. #somersethouse is today a key cultural destination in #london in which to experience a broad range of artistic activity, engage with artists, designers and makers and be a part of a major creative forum – an environment that is relaxed, welcoming to all and inspirational to visit while providing a stimulating workplace for the cultural and creative industries.  Since its opening in 2000, #somersethouse has built up a distinctive outdoor public programme including Skate, concerts, an open-air film season and a diverse range of temporary exhibitions throughout the site focusing on contemporary culture, with an extensive learning programme attached. It is one of the biggest community of creative organisations in #london including The Courtauld Gallery and Institute of Art, King’s College #london Cultural Institute and over 100 other creative businesses. It currently attracts approximately 3.2 million visitors every year.  www.somersethouse.org.uk

 

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