In keeping with the title Recorders, visitors will be encouraged to leave traces of themselves throughout the show, whether it is images of the contents of their pockets, questions they have long wanted answered, the sound of their voice or even their heartbeat! In fact, participation is required to bring the works to life.
This summer the MCA is delighted to present Australia’s first solo exhibition by one of the world’s favourite interactive artists, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, as part of the Sydney International Art Series. Offering an exciting first glimpse at one of the Museum’s refurbished galleries ahead of the opening of the new and expanded MCA in March 2012, the exhibition features 12 recent artworks, including two new works made especially for Sydney.
Lozano-Hemmer’s highly-interactive and complex digital artworks have attracted international acclaim and his exhibition at the MCA will be no exception. In keeping with the title Recorders, visitors will be encouraged to leave traces of themselves throughout the show, whether it is images of the contents of their pockets, questions they have long wanted answered, the sound of their voice or even their heartbeat! In fact, participation is required to bring the works to life.
Truly become part of the art this summer in this not-to-be-missed, free, exhibition.
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Recorders is part of the Sydney International Art Series, bringing the world’s most outstanding exhibitions to Australia. It has been made possible with the support of Destination NSW.
Image: © Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
Pulse Room 2006,
installation view, Pulse Room 2007, The Laboral Art Centre, Gijon, Spain, 2007,
incandescent light bulbs, voltage controllers, heart rate sensors, computer and metal sculpture
Image courtesy the artist and The Laboral Art Centre, Gijon, Spain
Photo: Antimodular Research
For images and interview requests, contact MCA Public Relations Manager, Gabrielle Wilson on
+61 2 9245 2434 or +61 (0) 429 572 869. Alternatively, email gabrielle.wilson@mca.com.au.
Opening 15 december 2011
Museum of Contemporary Art
West Circular Quay, Sidney
Open 10am - 5pm Daily (closed Christmas Day)
Admission is Free