Visit Warsaw with all your senses
Interactive and immersive exhibitions are a big hit worldwide – and Warsaw too has its modern side, which is worth a closer look. Expositions are not limited only to presenting works of art, but thanks to modern technology are becoming a compelling story in which we play an active part. No wonder then that attractions and exhibitions that break established rules and breach the illusory boundary between the real and virtual worlds, giving participants a sense of influence and participation in a futuristic experience, are so appealing. And with a focus on sensory experience, we take a look at a few places in Warsaw where our faculties are put to the test.
In the very heart of the city, in melt museum’s exceptional interactive space, reality ceases to be what it seems. In 11 interactive rooms, attractive multimedia exhibitions have been created that blur the boundaries between worlds. You can lose yourself there in a geometric depth, fall into an abyss of molecules, peer into a well of infinity, be fooled by artificial intelligence or try arguing with it and dictating your terms. Either way, at the ‘Artificial Dreams’ exhibition, which will be open all summer, you can do it endlessly. Special effects like smoke, sounds or mirrors, fascinate children and adults alike. Toddlers up to the age of four can visit the museum for free.
The immersive Art Box Experience gallery offers the chance until September to go on a journey through the life of one of the most influential artists of all time. ‘Frida Kahlo. The life of an icon’ is an exhibition about the Mexican artist using modern technology, including Virtual Reality (VR), 360° audio-visual shows and stereoscopic (3D) projections. The use of new technologies provides unique experiences immersing you in the world of the artist’s symbol-filled imagination and her surroundings. In addition, as part of the ‘Summer with Frida’ event, on selected days the gallery organises family workshops and guided tours of the exhibition specially for children aged 5–12. The youngest children will have the chance to learn more about Frida’s famous Mexican home, Mexico’s untamed nature, delightfully coloured folk costumes, and above all her colourful pictures.
The ‘Captured Mind’ travelling exhibition currently being held at the Copernicus Science Centre features 20 exhibits that will make you think about your perception. Through the senses, the brain receives stimuli that it has to somehow interpret. It turns out that sometimes it doesn’t succeed because… it submits to emotions. It delivers untrue information, and even cheats. Why does this happen? That’s one of its secrets you can learn about by visiting his interactive exhibition.
Lovers of Gustav Klimt’s creations can admire hundreds of the artist’s works in an immersive exhibition at the Soho Art Center until August. The combination of Klimt’s masterpieces and the latest technology creates an unforgettable experience.
Your senses will also be stimulated by the Multimedia Fountain Park, which is made up of four fountains, including the parabolic, the volcano and the pirouette with over 350 nozzles as well as almost 300 LED spotlights. This arrangement together with illuminated images and music creates a memorable impression. Shows are held on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of September.
