Location
NW1 2DB
Dates
This exhibition CLOSED on Sun, 14th Jul 2019
This exhibition has finished.
Cost: Free of Charge
Description
Explore how our increasingly digital world could change the future of collections
Explore how our increasingly digital world could change the future of collections in a free exhibition showcasing fantastical cityscapes created by internationally-recognised visual artist and researcher Michael Takeo Magruder.
Traditional materials are combined with cutting-edge digital technologies to remix images and live data from the Library’s online digitised collection of pre-20th- century urban maps into several major new installations, which blend historical with contemporary and information with aesthetics.
Examine real-time 3D virtual city environments and algorithmically generated map images, transformed by a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques such as fine art printing, precious metal gilding and digital 3D fabrication processes, which sit alongside historic maps from our online archive and original source books. This exciting newly-commissioned work invites you to reflect on the hidden stories and creative possibilities of digital collections in the Information Age.
You can also join us for the British Library’s first algorave, where real-time computer coding is mixed with some of the Library’s data, live music and visuals.
Contact and Booking Details
More information at this website.
No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.
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