An immersive experience exploring Mars and AI is set to debut at MediaCity, offering attendees a unique blend of art and technology.
- MediaCity will host two distinct events as part of the BEYOND Conference, focused on the convergence of creative research and business innovation.
- The installation by Nye Thompson and Kriss Dunk invites people to engage with Mars through a stylised landscape and reflect on its geopolitical implications.
- Richard Evans’ performance, produced by Cold Star Media, uses holographic projections and music to explore themes of artificial intelligence.
- These events are part of a programme delivered by FutureEverything for the MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub.
An exciting opportunity awaits visitors at MediaCity with two innovative events as part of the BEYOND Conference. This assembly showcases how creative research can intertwine with business advancements.
The installation ‘Red Field’, a creation by award-winning artist Nye Thompson and creative technologist Kriss Dunk, stands out for its imaginative depiction of Mars using initial NASA scans. It encourages participants to ponder the geopolitical significance of their digital footprint as they metaphorically walk on the Martian surface.
In addition to examining the themes of exploration and space politics, the installation challenges viewers to consider ‘neocolonialism’ in the context of Mars, sparking dialogue on how humanity might one day inhabit the planet.
Complementing this, Richard Evans presents ‘Quantum’, a dynamic showcase combining holographic projections and electronic music. The performance examines artificial intelligence’s role and future, engaging audiences in a sensory experience that questions the nature of synthetic life.
These projects are hosted under the Cultural Accelerator programme in collaboration with arts organisation FutureEverything, which aims to blend artistic practice with technological innovation. The initiative, supported by the University of Salford and the MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub, aspires to explore groundbreaking business opportunities and contribute to sustainable, novel approaches in the industry.
The upcoming events at MediaCity promise to deliver cutting-edge experiences, merging technology and creativity.
