The Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey (MARCO) presents “Lightopia”, a selection of more than 300 works that demonstrate the performative power of light from the beginnings of industrial society to the visions that will define our future.
Lightopia
At the MARCO museum in Monterrey, Mexico, Jolanthe Kugler curates an exhibition on light, from the beginnings of industrial society to the visions that will define our future.
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- 29 November 2016
- Monterrey
The selection of works includes featured creations of contemporary artists and designers such as Olafur Eliasson, Troika, Chris Fraser, Daan Roosegaarde, Joris Laarman, realities:united y mischer’traxler, among others, who illustrate new possibilities for designing with light. The exhibition include films, objects, installations, photographs and performances.
With its interdisciplinary approach, the exhibition shows how lighting design has influenced modern living spaces, explores the current paradigm shift and locates it within cultural history. The exhibition looks at the different facets of lighting design and places it in the context of current debates and it presents comprehensive showcase on the topic of lighting design, featuring examples from the realms of art, design, architecture and many other disciplines.
until 5 March 2017
Lightopia
curated by Jolanthe Kugler
MARCO
Zuazua y Jardón s/n, Centro
Monterrey, Mexico