Tate Gallery Unleashes Night Robots To Livestream Art. London art gallery Tate Britain, in partnership with design studio The Workers, will soon be giving art enthusiasts a chance to access the gallery at night via a team of remote-controlled robots that will roam the gallery at night and livestream the art pieces. Art enthusiasts can skip the crowds of gallery visitors during the day and book a time slot for them to access the art gallery at night through the remote-controlled robots. The robots are fitted with lights and a camera and are connected to a website where users will be able to view the art work displayed at the gallery. Users will be able to steer the robots and direct them around the paintings and exhibits — enabling the users to view and appreciate the gallery’s collection without any obstruction.
The project was created by The Workers as their entry into the inaugural IK Prize, a Tate-sponsored competition for digitally innovative projects that can “enhance public enjoyment of art.” Tate Britain. Box. Amazing Tron Dance performed by Wrecking Orchestra [Better Quality] Animated GIFs Overlay Surreal Scenes On Historic Images [Pics] Visual artist and filmmaker Bill Domonkos’ most recent work sees posts of GIFs to his Tumblr that combine scenes and imagery using special effects and editing. Domonko places animated imagery on top of static archival images and film footage ensuring it comes from a refreshingly different angle using manipulation to experience a whole new form of GIF art. Inspired by the obscure world of cinema, his mostly black and white work includes a still X-ray with a man doing pull-ups off its ribs and a jockey guiding his race horse through a bathroom sink.
Click through the gallery to experience more of his brilliantly dark work: Bill Domonkos. Digital Tree Sculpture Lets Loved Ones Post Pictures To Airport Travelers. Singapore’s Changi Airport, in partnership with LG Electronics, unveiled a ‘Social Tree’ that allows travelers to connect with their friends and family. The airport has won praise and accolades, including the Skytrax 2013 World’s Best Airport award. The ‘Social Tree’ is the latest technological addition to the aiport’s already impressive offering of first class entertainment and connectivity facilities. The tree is a towering 8.7m high and 11.1m wide and is composed of 64 LG screens that wrap around the top of the tree in a 360 degree fashion.
The display screens feature images of Singapore’s landscape and photos uploaded by travellers. Commenting on the purpose of the ‘Social Tree’, Changi Aiport‘s VP, Mr Yeo Kia Thye, said: We live in a world where digital communities form part of our everyday life. The purpose of the hi-tech installation seems to be more about the idea of travel, nostalgia and the need to stay connected when you’re away from family. Changi Aiport.
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