The Infinite

Name: The Infinite
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9783777437675
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The Infinite captures the creation of an extraordinary immersive VR experience filmed entirely aboard the International Space Station. It merges the efforts of artists and astronauts to present unprecedented views of space, illustrating humanity's boundless creativity and exploration.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, VR technology, space exploration, and innovative digital entertainment seeking an immersive and artistic perspective on life in space.

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The Infinite documents the making of the ground-breaking immersive VR experience shot entirely aboard the International Space Station. Artists and astronauts joined forces to capture life in the cosmos as never before. In this oversize publication, brand-new views of space and stunning production shots reveal the human imagination's limitless potential.

In Summer 2021, PHI and EMMY® Award-winning digital entertainment pioneers Felix & Paul Studios will launch the public into an infinite universe. A ground-breaking immersive VR exhibition will enable the audience to visit the ISS, where they encounter experiments, zero-gravity living, and breathtaking spacewalks.

Beautifully designed, The Infinite features interviews with leaders in VR and contemporary art. It perfectly complements the exhibition's role in rendering the innovation, collaboration, and humanity's quest for the skies.

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Awarded the International Creative Media Award's Award of Excellence for Art Books in Art, Architecture, Design, recognising its exceptional contribution to visual and cultural arts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777437675

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 March 2022

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: 102 Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Phoebe Greenberg
Edited by Marie Brassard
Text by Ryoji Ikeda
Text by Ariane Koek
Text by Félix Lajeunesse
Text by Paul Raphaël
Text by Daniel Canty
Text by Annabelle Fiset
Text by Edwin Janzen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1340g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Marie Brassard is a Canadian actress, playwright, and director.

Ryoji Ikeda is a Japanese visual and sound artist who lives and works in Paris.

Felix & Paul Studios is an Emmy Award-winning creator of immersive entertainment experiences, creating unparalleled, highly engaging, and inspired virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality experiences for audiences worldwide.

Ariane Koek is an independent arts/science consultant, artistic director, producer, and writer.

Phoebe Greenberg is a cultural entrepreneur based in Montreal who researches new modes of art consumption. She is founder of the PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing impactful experiences with contemporary art to the public.