{"id":12491,"date":"2016-11-16T19:50:19","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T19:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=12491"},"modified":"2016-11-16T19:50:19","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T19:50:19","slug":"the-infinite-mix-a-cultural-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/the-infinite-mix-a-cultural-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Infinite Mix: A cultural collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

A cultural taster menu, The Infinite Mix is a little bit of everything and it\u2019s quite simply delicious.<\/h3>\n

Reporter: Chloe Chapman | Sub-Editor: Yasmin Jeffery<\/h3>\n
\"Japanese

Japanese dancer Bom Bom in Bom Bom’s Dream 2016 I (All images by Chloe Chapman)<\/p><\/div>\n

A new creative space, The Store at 180 The Strand, plays host to 10 unique audio-visual works of art in an exciting new exhibition.<\/p>\n

From multi-screen installations to 3D video, the artists have explored various historical and social themes that both challenge and alter the way we see and process visual images.<\/p>\n

The varying formats and non-linear approach to storytelling used by the artists keeps the spectators buzzing with excitement as works of art come to life and fill each room with a vibrant display.<\/p>\n

Set in a warehouse, the urban atmosphere is reflected by the graffiti covered walls and simple spray paint descriptions of each installation on the vast white walls.<\/p>\n

Whilst zig-zagging your way around the building, tunnelling through the darkness of the corridors, each piece feels like an exciting discovery.<\/p>\n

\"Graffiti

Graffiti dog in The Store\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n

Beginning your journey in room one, Martin Creed\u2019s video is simple yet powerful, showing the different ways people move and get from A to B, crossing the same road.<\/p>\n

With some of the participants having severe physical disabilities, the video is amusing, frustrating and a jovial celebration of human movement all at once.<\/p>\n

Further into the exhibition, room three featuring Ugo Rondinone\u2019s THANX 4 NOTHING is an immersive and perfectly choreographed multi-screen installation.<\/p>\n

Legendary beat poet John Giorno\u2019s theatrical performance of the poem THANX 4 NOTHING is nothing short of dazzling when combined with clever editing designed to emphasise poignant parts and highlight the key messages throughout.<\/p>\n

\"Ugo

Spectators of Ugo Rondinone’s THANX 4 NOTHING, 2015<\/p><\/div>\n

Room five is lit up with colourful provocative dancing of Japanese performer, Bom Bom.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Deller and Cecelia Bengolea\u2019s masterpiece is raw, sexy and entertaining as it interchanges between fantasy scenes and real footage of Bom Bom in action.<\/p>\n

Her flamboyant and borderline slapstick moves coupled with up close shots of a bright green chameleon make this a stand out depiction of modern music and dance culture.<\/p>\n

\"Jeremy

A still from Jeremy Deller & Cecelia Bengolea’s Bom Bom’s Dream, 2015\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n

Be sure not to miss Cyprien Gaillard\u2019s 3D video installation in room 10 as the exhibition draws to a dramatic close in the carpark.<\/p>\n

Like every quirky aspect of this exhibition, the abstract location works and the projection of the 3D film across an entire wall makes you feel like you are in a glass box, high in the sky, looking at the night-time cityscape below. It is enchanting.<\/p>\n

\"People

People making their way to Cyprien Gaillard’s Nightlife situated in the building’s carpark\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n

Living up to its name, The Infinite Mix is a step outside of the ordinary and both the building and audio-visual content work together in perfect harmony to create a unique viewing experience that will leave a lasting impression and render you incapable of expressing what you witnessed.<\/p>\n

Running until 4 December and completely free, grab some popcorn, take a friend and explore the eclectic, cultural and infinite mix on display.<\/p>\n

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