20 November 2024
The works are on view for free at Outernet’s flagship venue, The Now Building, until 31 March 2025
Four Tet soundtracked a vibrant abstract art installation now illuminating London’s Outernet.
To celebrate the opening of the collaborative exhibition between Outernet London and Tate, titled “Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet” soon at Tate Modern, two newly commissioned works by Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby debuted on Outernet’s immersive, floor-to-ceiling digital canvases, accompanied by the experimental sonic textures of acclaimed electronic artist Four Tet. This unique installation, a convergence of dynamic visuals and rhythmic sound, invites visitors into an immersive sensory experience. These works are on display free of charge at Outernet’s flagship venue until 31 March 2025.
For Outernet, Halaby’s kinetic paintings have been reimagined to span the venue’s monumental 23,000-square-foot screens, presenting her innovative aesthetic on an unprecedented scale. These dynamic visuals are accompanied by soundscapes created by Four Tet, the celebrated moniker of London-based producer Kieran Hebden. Known for his fusion of electronic music with jazz, folk and hip-hop influences, Hebden’s layered compositions amplify the immersive quality of Halaby’s work, guiding audiences through a vibrant journey.
Halaby’s artistic legacy is rooted in her deep engagement with technology, both as a medium and a concept. As one of the earliest adopters of computer-generated art, her practice exemplifies the creative potential of digital tools and their ability to reshape traditional disciplines. This collaboration with Outernet London – the UK’s most-visited cultural destination and home to some of the world’s most advanced digital screens – serves as a fitting tribute to Halaby’s forward-thinking vision and her ability to push the boundaries of artistic practice.
Audiences can also explore more of Halaby’s work at Tate Modern’s “Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet” exhibition, running from 28 November 2024 to 1 June 2025. The show highlights over 70 artists from Asia, Europe and the Americas who embraced the possibilities of technology from the 1950s to the dawn of the internet. Featuring everything from hypnotic psychedelic installations to early experiments with home computers and video synthesisers, “Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet” offers a rare glimpse into a formative era when art and technology began to converge, laying the foundation for today’s digital creativity.
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